Ice Cold ETO (id:#59277)

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Tuupura Island, Finland 1940-02-28 (4 others)

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Overview:

Later released as CH "Betrayed by General Winter". .. The general Soviet assault that had begun in the beginning of February was finally bearing fruit. The Mannerheim Line had finally begun to crack. The result was a broad advance by the Russians. The Finns had counted on an early thaw in the Gulf of Viipuri, thereby protecting the vital city from the west. However, the Finns were betrayed by General Winter who stayed too long and kept the Gulf frozen. The Russians rushed to cross the Gulf while the weather lasted. One of the islands in their way was tiny Tuupura Island that was guarded by 6-inch coastal battery guns. Out of the mist, a Russian division was hurled at the island defenders.

Defender: Finnish (Tuupura Island Garrison)  

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