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Battle of Honkaniemi
1940 • Karelien Panzerschlacht
Historical Overview
Only Finnish tank action of the war; failed counterattack.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Soviet victory.
USSR
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: ca. 30 Panzer
- Casualties: gering
Finland
- Commander: Arvo Ahola
- Strength: 13 Panzer (Vickers)
- Casualties: 8 Panzer verloren
Strategic Context
Attempt to stop the Soviet breakthrough at Viipuri.
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