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Dowly · 07-09-19, 02:45 PM

Thanks Schroeder!

Not sure how much or with what schedule I can post this week, hurt my hand/wrist during the weekend so writing is a tad painful at the moment.

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7 July 1944

Äyräpää-Vuosalmi:

At 13.20, the enemy began a powerful artillery preparation and its infantry was grouped to attack the entire bridgehead with a focus on Harjula. As previously, the men of ErP25 fled in some places without firing a shot. Major Kuusinen withdrew to Vasikkasaari at around 14.00 and the troops followed him as a disorderly horde. Capt. Talvitie tried to organize last resistance on Kirkkomäki, but failed to curb the panic. Fragmented resistance continued in the ruins of the church until 15.33, when the remaining 30 men surrendered. The remaining bridgehead was subjected to a fierce artillery bombardment by the Finns. At 15.46, most of the defenders of Mustasaari retreated and signs of panic began to show in Vasikkasaari. Harsh countermeasures, however, soon led to the consolidation of the Saarilohko defense.
On this day, Private M.Tikkanen (24) of 14./IR7 disappears defending the area southeast of Kirkkomäki. He was my great-uncle.

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Major-General Martola (2.D) takes command of VI AK and is replaced by Major-General Blick.

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Soviet attack to capture Hapenensaari island on Gulf of Viipuri is fought back.

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Aunus Group is ordered to withdraw to the Pitkäranta-Loimola line (U-line).

Finnish daily losses: 338

Crew of 'Bubi', with seven kill marks painted on the barrel. (Ihantala area)

Panoramic view of the damaged Äyräpää church taken in 1941. River Vuoksi can be seen to the right of the church (the thick light colored line is the opposite shore).

07-09-19, 02:45 PM	#638
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Thanks Schroeder! Not sure how much or with what schedule I can post this week, hurt my hand/wrist during the weekend so writing is a tad painful at the moment. *** 7 July 1944 Äyräpää-Vuosalmi: At 13.20, the enemy began a powerful artillery preparation and its infantry was grouped to attack the entire bridgehead with a focus on Harjula. As previously, the men of ErP25 fled in some places without firing a shot. Major Kuusinen withdrew to Vasikkasaari at around 14.00 and the troops followed him as a disorderly horde. Capt. Talvitie tried to organize last resistance on Kirkkomäki, but failed to curb the panic. Fragmented resistance continued in the ruins of the church until 15.33, when the remaining 30 men surrendered. The remaining bridgehead was subjected to a fierce artillery bombardment by the Finns. At 15.46, most of the defenders of Mustasaari retreated and signs of panic began to show in Vasikkasaari. Harsh countermeasures, however, soon led to the consolidation of the Saarilohko defense. On this day, Private M.Tikkanen (24) of 14./IR7 disappears defending the area southeast of Kirkkomäki. He was my great-uncle. * Major-General Martola (2.D) takes command of VI AK and is replaced by Major-General Blick. * Soviet attack to capture Hapenensaari island on Gulf of Viipuri is fought back. * Aunus Group is ordered to withdraw to the Pitkäranta-Loimola line (U-line). Finnish daily losses: 338 Crew of 'Bubi', with seven kill marks painted on the barrel. (Ihantala area) Panoramic view of the damaged Äyräpää church taken in 1941. River Vuoksi can be seen to the right of the church (the thick light colored line is the opposite shore). Last edited by Dowly; 07-09-19 at 03:00 PM.