Continuation War, day by day.

Dowly · 12-03-16, 08:35 AM

20 October 1941

4.division's forces begin to advance towards Mäntyselkä – Karhumäki.

8.division is ordered to advance south of Lake Seesjärvi towards the Maaselkä isthmus.

Milk portions are reduced to 0.1 litres per coupon. Children and the sick retain their previous portions.

Finnish daily losses: 72

Finnish soldier watches as Pyhälahti burns.

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21 October 1941

IR 30's counter-attack at Lake Orenskoje results in it becoming encircled by Soviet forces.

8.division begins its attack towards Maaselkä.

Finnish daily losses: 84

Suomen Joutsen as supply ship.

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22 October 1941

IR 30 breaks out of the encirclement at Lake Orenskoje.

Former president of Finland, Pehr Evind Svinhufvud visits the HQ in Mikkeli. In his opinion, Finland should aim to take the Kola Peninsula and more. His advice to the military leadership is short and simple: ”Eteenpäin!” (”Forwards!”).

Finnish daily losses: 71

Rocket filled with propaganda leaflets is launched.

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23 October 1941

Eastern Svir quiets down as 7.division is ordered to halt its offensive at Lake Orenskoje. The division regroups to defend the Gora – Osta – Kimjärvi line.

On the Hanko front, Soviet assault team lands on the Sommarö island. Finnish artillery prevents more Soviet troops from landing on the island, and after receiving reinforcements the Finns retake the island. Soviet losses are nearly hundred, Finns lose 30 men.

Finnish daily losses: 87

Winter is coming. (Petroskoi)

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24 October 1941

Concentration/work camp is built in Petroskoi to house Russian populace still in the area. For reasons of security, all men born between 1891 – 1924 are placed in the camp.

Finns estimate that around 10,000 people will be housed in the camp.

Finnish daily losses: 117

The war flag is raised over the town of Paatene.

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25 October 1941

Soviet Baltic Fleet receives orders to prepare to evacuate the Hanko peninsula.

Finnish daily losses: 107

Grave of 16 Finns, whose remains were found and buried here.
The cross reads: ”1939 – 1940. Winter War's sixteen unknown heroes of Taipale.”
(Taipale)

12-03-16, 08:35 AM	#11
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	20 October 1941 4.division's forces begin to advance towards Mäntyselkä – Karhumäki. 8.division is ordered to advance south of Lake Seesjärvi towards the Maaselkä isthmus. Milk portions are reduced to 0.1 litres per coupon. Children and the sick retain their previous portions. Finnish daily losses: 72 Finnish soldier watches as Pyhälahti burns. *** 21 October 1941 IR 30's counter-attack at Lake Orenskoje results in it becoming encircled by Soviet forces. 8.division begins its attack towards Maaselkä. Finnish daily losses: 84 Suomen Joutsen as supply ship. *** 22 October 1941 IR 30 breaks out of the encirclement at Lake Orenskoje. Former president of Finland, Pehr Evind Svinhufvud visits the HQ in Mikkeli. In his opinion, Finland should aim to take the Kola Peninsula and more. His advice to the military leadership is short and simple: ”Eteenpäin!” (”Forwards!”). Finnish daily losses: 71 Rocket filled with propaganda leaflets is launched. * 23 October 1941 Eastern Svir quiets down as 7.division is ordered to halt its offensive at Lake Orenskoje. The division regroups to defend the Gora – Osta – Kimjärvi line. On the Hanko front, Soviet assault team lands on the Sommarö island. Finnish artillery prevents more Soviet troops from landing on the island, and after receiving reinforcements the Finns retake the island. Soviet losses are nearly hundred, Finns lose 30 men. Finnish daily losses: 87 Winter is coming. (Petroskoi) * 24 October 1941 Concentration/work camp is built in Petroskoi to house Russian populace still in the area. For reasons of security, all men born between 1891 – 1924 are placed in the camp. Finns estimate that around 10,000 people will be housed in the camp. Finnish daily losses: 117 The war flag is raised over the town of Paatene. *** 25 October 1941 Soviet Baltic Fleet receives orders to prepare to evacuate the Hanko peninsula. Finnish daily losses: 107 Grave of 16 Finns, whose remains were found and buried here. The cross reads: ”1939 – 1940. Winter War's sixteen unknown heroes of Taipale.” (Taipale)