Viipuri

VIIPURI: Russian assault on Finnish defenses as Finns attempt to delay occupation of Viipuri. (6/22/44)

1944-06-22

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VIIPURI: Russian assault on Finnish defenses as Finns attempt to delay occupation of Viipuri. (6/22/44)

Viipuri, Finland

The Battle of Vyborg Bay was fought in the Finnish-Soviet Continuation War (1941–1944). The Soviet offensive against the Finns started on June 10 and managed to break through the Finnish defensive lines at Valkeasaari and Kuuterselkä on June 15. This forced the Finnish forces on the Karelianisthmus to withdraw to the still incomplete Finnish VKT-line. Although Soviet advance forces captured Viborg on June 20, the main offensive got stuck in the stubborn Finnish defense of the Tali-Ihantala region. Despite heavy fighting and use of fresh reserves, the VKT-line bent but did not break, forcing the Leningrad Front to seek alternate routes past the Finnish defenses. The Leningrad Front followed roughly the same plan as in the Winter War and made plans for a crossing of Viborg Bay.

Wikipedia: Battle of Vyborg Bay

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