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Battle of Taipale
1939 • Karelien Verteidigung
Historical Overview
Weeks of defensive fighting at the Taipale River; massive Soviet losses.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Finnish defensive victory.
Finland
- Commander: Erik Heinrichs
- Strength: ca. 20.000
- Casualties: ca. 2.000
USSR
- Commander: W. Tscherespanow
- Strength: ca. 60.000
- Casualties: ca. 15.000
Strategic Context
Protecting the eastern flank of the Mannerheim Line at Lake Ladoga.
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