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Dowly · 10-12-16, 10:16 AM

12 October 1941

Victory parade is held in Petroskoi. Major-General Talvela notes on his diary:

"I was very touched when I saw our brave Jaegers drive past us on their
bicycles. Their struggle has been nothing less than a hero story. In their
dirty and worn summer uniforms, the remnants of these brave troops
drove past us - more than half of them have fallen or are wounded. Now
they can have a little break, but soon new heroic deeds await them."

Brigade K(uussaari) captures Porajärvi.

Finnish daily losses: 61

German tank advancing. (East of Kiestinki)

Mannerheim Cross recipient(s):

Colonel Einar Vihma
- For successfully leading his troops during the Battle of Viipuri

Corporal Antti Sokka
- For using his AT-rifle to destroy numerous tanks and trucks in a number of battles.

Pfc. Tauno Savolainen
- For showing personal bravery and cool-headedness while being alone and surrounded by enemy forces not once, but in two occasions. Both times, he drove the enemy away capturing some of them as prisoners of war.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	12 October 1941 Victory parade is held in Petroskoi. Major-General Talvela notes on his diary: "I was very touched when I saw our brave Jaegers drive past us on their bicycles. Their struggle has been nothing less than a hero story. In their dirty and worn summer uniforms, the remnants of these brave troops drove past us - more than half of them have fallen or are wounded. Now they can have a little break, but soon new heroic deeds await them." Brigade K(uussaari) captures Porajärvi. Finnish daily losses: 61 German tank advancing. (East of Kiestinki) Mannerheim Cross recipient(s): Colonel Einar Vihma - For successfully leading his troops during the Battle of Viipuri Corporal Antti Sokka - For using his AT-rifle to destroy numerous tanks and trucks in a number of battles. Pfc. Tauno Savolainen - For showing personal bravery and cool-headedness while being alone and surrounded by enemy forces not once, but in two occasions. Both times, he drove the enemy away capturing some of them as prisoners of war.