15 December 1939 - DAY 16 of Winter War
Eastern Isthmus: at Taipale, a Russian division launches a tank-supported offensive at 8.30. The advance is halted at Kirvesmäki.
The fighting at Terenttilä continues into the second day.
Central Isthmus: two Finnish companies launch a counterattack at Summa, but fail to get further than a few kilometres.
Ladoga Karelia: troops of the 13th Division under the command of Colonel Hannuksela launch an offensive towards Ruhtinaanmäki.
At Uomaa, a Finnish patrol rescues two wounded men who had survived in a tent for 12 days in territory overrun by the enemy.
Listeners are reminded that today is the last recommended day for sending Christmas packages to the troops at the front.
Despite the war, Finland is honouring the repayment schedule for its First World War debt to the USA.
Captured Soviet rifle. Suomussalmi, December 15.
Daily losses: 226