18 August 1943
North Finland: In the southern sector approximately regiment size enemy force attacks the German/Finnish positions at the southern end of Kangasvaara ridge. Local break through attempts are repelled by counter-attacks, causing heavy casualties to the enemy.
Finnish daily losses: 18
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19 August 1943
Lt. Col. Olli Paloheimo replaces Col. Arajuuri as the commander of the East Karelia Military Administration.
31 bombers of Flight Regiment 4 strike a partisan base in the village of Lehto.
Finnish daily losses: 22
Sentry somewhere on the Aunus Isthmus.
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20 August 1943
About a dozen enemy bombers approach Kotka in the evening. Finnish anti-air fire forces the bombers to drop their bombs early, saving the city from damage.
Finnish daily losses: 13
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21 August 1943
Twelve enemy bombers strike Helsinki. Damage to the city is minor, thanks to accurate Finnish anti-air fire.
Finnish daily losses: 26
Morane-fighter on a recon flight.
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22 August 1943
No entry.
Finnish daily losses: 21
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23 August 1943
Minelayer Riilahti is sunk by enemy motor torpedo boats on the Gulf of Finland.
Finnish daily losses: 45
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24 August 1943
No entry.
Finnish daily losses: 19