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Battle of Ilomantsi

1944 • Nordkarelien Kesselschlacht
Erkki Raappana

Erkki Raappana

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Battalion Seitamo of the Osasto Partinen (Military Department Partinen) in forest of Ilomantsi during the Continuation War. Commander in middle of background.

Battalion Seitamo of the Osasto Partinen (Military Department Partinen) in forest of Ilomantsi during the Continuation War. Commander in middle of background.

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Finns have destroyed a Soviet T-26 tank during the battle of Ilomantsi in the Continuation War.

Finns have destroyed a Soviet T-26 tank during the battle of Ilomantsi in the Continuation War.

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Финские солдаты осматривают брошенную советскую технику. На передним плане - артиллерийское орудие ЗИС-3. Район Иломантси, 7 августа 1944 г.

Финские солдаты осматривают брошенную советскую технику. На передним плане - артиллерийское орудие ЗИС-3. Район Иломантси, 7 августа 1944 г.

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Historical Overview

Last major battle; destruction of two Soviet divisions.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Finnish victory.

Finland

  • Commander: Erkki Raappana
  • Strength: ca. 14.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.700

Red Army

  • Commander: Filipp Gorelenko
  • Strength: ca. 20.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Strategic Context

Final tactical successes before the armistice.

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