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Old 04-21-17, 03:10 AM   #331
Dowly
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19 April 1942

Finnish units - reinforced with 9 battalions - begin their attack to throw off the enemy from Aukijärvi.

Finnish daily losses: 52


Two Soviet tanks (KV-1 & T-34) destroyed in front of the Finnish lines in the Svir Hydroplant area.

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20 April 1942

Svir front: The enemy at Aukijärvi surrenders, ending the Svir offensive.

The operation has costed nearly 10,000 KIA to the enemy, Finns have lost 440 men.

Finnish daily losses: 90


Lieutenant Varjonen harassing enemy's fortification work.

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21 April 1942

No entry.

Finnish daily losses: 39


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