Thread: Finlands Winter War 1939-40
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Old 31-12-04, 15:21
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In the Lieksa-direction the Northern Karelia Group (Col Raappana 11th and 12th Ind Bns) halted the Soviet assault some 18 km from the border. The Soviet force was one reinforced Inf Regt spearheading a Division.

On 24th December 1939 Col Raappana launched an assault forcing the Soviets back over the border.

Two Soviet Bns were destroyed and 7 tanks were captured by the Finns in working conditions.

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Colonel Erkki Raappana (1893-1962) chased the Soviets back over the border. Later promoted MjGen. Mannerheim Cross nr 3 3rd Aug 1941.
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