Continuation War, day by day.

[Schroeder]

Originally Posted by Dowly

22 April 1942

No entry.

Finnish daily losses: 40


10-inch gun, destroyed by Finns during the retreat from Koivisto in the Winter War.

Even though it's far from the biggest gun of WWII it sure looks massive.

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Schroeder

Even though it's far from the biggest gun of WWII it sure looks massive.

Photo of an intact 254/45 D

From http://www.jaegerplatoon.net/COASTAL_ARTILLERY3.htm

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23 April 1942

Northern Finland/Kiestinki: III AK's commander Major-General Siilasvuo gives order to prepare for pre-emptive strike against enemy concentrations in Ala-Mustajärvi and Alajärvi.

Finnish daily losses: 56


Patrol on top of Voittotunturi.