8 July 1942
Just after midnight, Soviet forces attack to the island of Someri, 40km northeast from Suursaari. The enemy manages to land on the eastern end of the island while attempts in other directions are repulsed. After receiving reinforcements just after noon, Finns attack the dug in enemy. The island is cleared by the next day. 128 enemy bodies are found after the battle, 143 have surrendered.
Finnish daily losses: 47
War dogs and their handlers. (Svir)
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9 July 1942
No entry.
Finnish daily losses: 20
Captain Ahonius and his Polikarpov I-153. Tail markings show he has destroyed 4 motor boats and 2 enemy fighters.
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10 July 1942
No entry.
Finnish daily losses: 20
Major Heikkinen and his pet crow 'Paavo'. (Lempaala)
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11 July 1942
Soviet 1st Partisan Brigade is spotted for the first time on the eastern side of lake Jolmajärvi.
Route of 1st Partisan Brigade.
Finnish daily losses: 35
Air surveillance auxiliary Ellen Kiuru. (Lahdenpohja)
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12 July 1942
No entry.
Finnish daily losses: 20
Patrol has brought back two little fox cubs. (Lutto/Lapland)
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13 July 1942
No entry.
Finnish daily losses: 30
Finnish soldier enjoying last smoke before heading out to the enemy side with his squad.