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Dowly · 06-13-19, 12:56 AM

13 June 1944

Regrouping of IV AK's units at the VT-line finishes.

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The Armored Division is split in two Battlegroups (TstOs); TstOs Puroma at Ahijärvi and TstOs Björkman at Pamppala.

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More troops are assigned to fortify the Viipuri-Kuparsaari-Taipale line (VKT-line) from reinforcement battalions.

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2nd Division counters multiple breakthrough attempts at Siiranmäki.

Soviet artillery fires a fierce artillery concentration on the Siiranmäki sector at 12.45. At the same time, infantry begins advancing in the direction of Saarenmaa-Palojärvi. The attack is concentrated on the seam of Fortification Battalion 4 (Lin.P 4) and Detachment Malinen (Os.M) where the terrain prevents efficient sighting and firing. However, Finns manage to fight off the attack.
The attack is renewed in short order and is able to push into Lin.P 4's right seam, but this attempt too is pushed back with a counter-attack by two Finnish platoons.
Another attack is being prepared in the afternoon on the west side of the road leading from Kekrola to Siiranmäki. The enemy has ten tanks available to support this attempt. Four Artillery Battalions of Artillery Group Aalto (Tyk.R Aalto) fire a heavy concentration on the enemy, stopping the attack before it has started.
Again, a new attack in the direction of Kekrola-Siiranmäki road takes place less than an hour after the previously failed attempt. The attack is preceded by strong artillery preparation and is supported by 14 tanks. Under the leadership of Captain Kiiskinen, the Third Company of the First Battalion of Infantry Regiment 7 is able to withstand the attack. Heavy anti-tank guns in the battalion's area destroy three Soviet tanks, the rest withdraw from the battle.
At 17.00, the strongest attack so far is launched against Siiranmäki sector. For the first time in the area, besides artillery, rocket launchers also participate in the artillery preparation. In addition, 25 tanks support the attempt with direct fire from the Suurselkä ridge about one kilometer away. The focus of the attack is on the eastern side of the Siiranmäki crossroads in Seppälä.
The situation is occasionally very unclear in the defense area of the 2./JR 7, which is responsible for the defense of Siiranmäki, due to lack of radios and ground connections being cut by artillery. The use of runners is also very difficult under fire. Finnish artillery and mortars once again play a key role in pushing back the attack. Major part of the First Battalion of Infantry Regiment 7, led by Majuri Kuvaja, takes part in the battle for defending the main area of Siiranmäki.
In the evening, at about 20.00, the enemy attacks again in the area of Second Company of Major Kuvaja's Battalion. Now, the enemy is striving for surprise, without artillery preparation, from the east on both sides of the Vehmainen road. The enemy reaches the Finnish obstacles, but is destroyed there mainly with infantry fire. Most of the attackers are so intoxicated that they are unable to properly take cover from Finnish fire. The Finns also destroy one of the heavy tanks used in support of the attack. Last attack of the day is made with small numbers at 21:00 in the direction of Saarenmaa. The attack is fought off without difficulty.

Finnish daily losses: 100

Situation on the 2nd Division's area.

3rd Division's situation.
(Dashed arrows are planned offensives)

06-13-19, 12:56 AM	#607
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	13 June 1944 Regrouping of IV AK's units at the VT-line finishes. * The Armored Division is split in two Battlegroups (TstOs); TstOs Puroma at Ahijärvi and TstOs Björkman at Pamppala. * More troops are assigned to fortify the Viipuri-Kuparsaari-Taipale line (VKT-line) from reinforcement battalions. * 2nd Division counters multiple breakthrough attempts at Siiranmäki. Soviet artillery fires a fierce artillery concentration on the Siiranmäki sector at 12.45. At the same time, infantry begins advancing in the direction of Saarenmaa-Palojärvi. The attack is concentrated on the seam of Fortification Battalion 4 (Lin.P 4) and Detachment Malinen (Os.M) where the terrain prevents efficient sighting and firing. However, Finns manage to fight off the attack. The attack is renewed in short order and is able to push into Lin.P 4's right seam, but this attempt too is pushed back with a counter-attack by two Finnish platoons. Another attack is being prepared in the afternoon on the west side of the road leading from Kekrola to Siiranmäki. The enemy has ten tanks available to support this attempt. Four Artillery Battalions of Artillery Group Aalto (Tyk.R Aalto) fire a heavy concentration on the enemy, stopping the attack before it has started. Again, a new attack in the direction of Kekrola-Siiranmäki road takes place less than an hour after the previously failed attempt. The attack is preceded by strong artillery preparation and is supported by 14 tanks. Under the leadership of Captain Kiiskinen, the Third Company of the First Battalion of Infantry Regiment 7 is able to withstand the attack. Heavy anti-tank guns in the battalion's area destroy three Soviet tanks, the rest withdraw from the battle. At 17.00, the strongest attack so far is launched against Siiranmäki sector. For the first time in the area, besides artillery, rocket launchers also participate in the artillery preparation. In addition, 25 tanks support the attempt with direct fire from the Suurselkä ridge about one kilometer away. The focus of the attack is on the eastern side of the Siiranmäki crossroads in Seppälä. The situation is occasionally very unclear in the defense area of the 2./JR 7, which is responsible for the defense of Siiranmäki, due to lack of radios and ground connections being cut by artillery. The use of runners is also very difficult under fire. Finnish artillery and mortars once again play a key role in pushing back the attack. Major part of the First Battalion of Infantry Regiment 7, led by Majuri Kuvaja, takes part in the battle for defending the main area of Siiranmäki. In the evening, at about 20.00, the enemy attacks again in the area of Second Company of Major Kuvaja's Battalion. Now, the enemy is striving for surprise, without artillery preparation, from the east on both sides of the Vehmainen road. The enemy reaches the Finnish obstacles, but is destroyed there mainly with infantry fire. Most of the attackers are so intoxicated that they are unable to properly take cover from Finnish fire. The Finns also destroy one of the heavy tanks used in support of the attack. Last attack of the day is made with small numbers at 21:00 in the direction of Saarenmaa. The attack is fought off without difficulty. Finnish daily losses: 100 Situation on the 2nd Division's area. 3rd Division's situation. (Dashed arrows are planned offensives)