Katyusha Variations ETO (id:#60581)

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South of Näätälä, Finland 1944-06-21 (4 others)

Overview:

After the Russian breakthrough of the first Finnish line of defense in the Karelian Isthmus, Field Marshal Mannerheim ordered the evacuation of Far Karelia. All forces in the region were sent to the Isthmus tp prevent a Russian exploitation of the breakthrough. On the height Vierumäki, the Swedish unit Avdelta Kompaniet was deployed with orders to delay any Russian movements, while a new and last line of defense was constructed behind it. At dusk 20 June, the Swedes, commanded by Lieutenants Axel Hård av Segerstad and Orvar Nilsson, occupied the slopes. To their dismay, they soon realized that the rocky ground made every attempt at digging impossible. The next morning, the Russians attacked.

Defender: Swedish (Avdleta Kompaniet, II. Bataljonen, Infanteriregimente 13)  

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