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Mannerheim Line Breakthrough
1939 • Karelische Landenge Stellungskrieg
Historical Overview
Initial Soviet attacks on the fortified Finnish main line.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Finnish defensive victory.
Finland
- Commander: Hugo Österman
- Strength: ca. 130.000
- Casualties: ca. 5.000
USSR
- Commander: K. Merezkow
- Strength: ca. 200.000
- Casualties: ca. 40.000
Strategic Context
Soviet attempt to break Finnish defenses via frontal assault.
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