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Dowly · 03-26-16, 08:14 AM

February 1941

1/2

Sales taxes are introduced for the first time in Finland.

6/2

J.K. Paasikivi suggests giving Petsamo nickel mines to Soviet Union in exchange for SU territory elsewhere.

10/2

Mannerheim requests to resign as the Commander in Chief of the armed forces.

He sees that the amenable attitude towards Soviet Union demands threatens Finland's ability to defend itself in a possible new war.

Mannerheim is also afraid that giving up the Petsamo mines could result in the loss of German support.

11/2

President Ryti convinces Mannerheim to continue as Commander in Chief.

15/2

Wood carburetors become mandatory for all vehicles except diplomatic and emergency.

18/2

German Colonel Erich Buschenhagen visits Finland to discuss possible military cooperation between Finland and Germany.

20/2

Hitler approves 750 Finnish volunteers to be recruited to the SS.

23/2

Soviet Union gives Finland a deadline to make its mind on the Petsamo mines question.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	February 1941 1/2 Sales taxes are introduced for the first time in Finland. 6/2 J.K. Paasikivi suggests giving Petsamo nickel mines to Soviet Union in exchange for SU territory elsewhere. 10/2 Mannerheim requests to resign as the Commander in Chief of the armed forces. He sees that the amenable attitude towards Soviet Union demands threatens Finland's ability to defend itself in a possible new war. Mannerheim is also afraid that giving up the Petsamo mines could result in the loss of German support. 11/2 President Ryti convinces Mannerheim to continue as Commander in Chief. 15/2 Wood carburetors become mandatory for all vehicles except diplomatic and emergency. 18/2 German Colonel Erich Buschenhagen visits Finland to discuss possible military cooperation between Finland and Germany. 20/2 Hitler approves 750 Finnish volunteers to be recruited to the SS. 23/2 Soviet Union gives Finland a deadline to make its mind on the Petsamo mines question. Last edited by Dowly; 03-26-16 at 08:36 AM.