Winter War, day by day.

Dowly · 12-26-15, 08:19 AM

26 December - DAY 27 of Winter War

Eastern Isthmus: at Taipale, the Russian troops which have overrun Kelja successfully repulse Finnish attempts at counterattack.

Northern Karelia: the North Karelian Group completes its offensive in the Pielisjärvi sector after two days, having forced the opposing Russian regiment back across the border.

South coast: the enemy bombs Kotka - four people are killed.

Ladoga Karelia: the railway junction at Elisenvaara in the municipality of Kurkijoki is subjected to intensive bombing. One of the bombs kills 29 civilians who had taken refuge in a sewage ditch.

Abroad: Uruguay announces it is to send material aid to Finland.

Mexico also promises to send Finland whatever assistance it can afford.

Daily losses: 135

Wounded Soviet POW. (Location unknown)

12-26-15, 08:19 AM	#20
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	26 December - DAY 27 of Winter War Eastern Isthmus: at Taipale, the Russian troops which have overrun Kelja successfully repulse Finnish attempts at counterattack. Northern Karelia: the North Karelian Group completes its offensive in the Pielisjärvi sector after two days, having forced the opposing Russian regiment back across the border. South coast: the enemy bombs Kotka - four people are killed. Ladoga Karelia: the railway junction at Elisenvaara in the municipality of Kurkijoki is subjected to intensive bombing. One of the bombs kills 29 civilians who had taken refuge in a sewage ditch. Abroad: Uruguay announces it is to send material aid to Finland. Mexico also promises to send Finland whatever assistance it can afford. Daily losses: 135 Wounded Soviet POW. (Location unknown) Last edited by Dowly; 08-14-18 at 11:18 AM.