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Cape Krestovyi, Finland 1944-10-12 (17 others)

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Overview:

To prevent interference with an amphibious assault, the Russian command aimed to neutralize the German garrison on Rybachii Penisula and their 150mm guns. On 11 October, a night assault by the composite detachment Barchenko-Emelianov (the equivalent of western commandoes) launched a surprise attack which captured some vital ground and a 88mm artillery battery, but failed to capture or disable the 150mm shore battery. The Germans were quick to react and from nearby Liinakhamari, transferred via boats a strike force into the woods. By the morning of 12 October both sides were ready to strike: the German with the aim to repel the Russian raiders and recover the lost artillery positions and the Russians intent on holding the ground and performing their main mission goal: neutalize the 150mm guns. It was a race with time, and both sides were desperate to win.

Defender: Russian (Barchenko-Emelianov)  

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