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Operation Tanne Ost
1944 • Meerbusen

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Eheänä käsiimme joutunut maihinousulautta.
Author: military official Walter JokinenLicense:PD

Näkymä kasinon rannasta aallonmurtajan suuntaan.
Author: military official Walter JokinenLicense:PD

Näkymä kasinon rannasta aallonmurtajan suuntaan.
Author: military official Walter JokinenLicense:PD

Saksalainen moottoripyörä joka ei päässyt rantaviivaa syvemmälle.
Author: military official Walter JokinenLicense:PD
Historical Overview
Operation Tanne Ost was a German operation during World War II to capture the island Suursaari in the Gulf of Finland before it could fall into Soviet hands. Suursaari was especially important because it worked as a lock in the Finnish Gulf guarding the minefields keeping the Soviet Baltic Fleet in Kronstadt.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Finnish victory.
Finland
- Commander: -
- Strength: ca. 1.600
- Casualties: ca. 100
Imperial German Navy
- Commander: Emil Kieffer
- Strength: ca. 2.500
- Casualties: 1.100 (Gef.)
Strategic Context
Securing Baltic access after Finnish defection.
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