2 Mar 1940
Finland
Finland
- Soviet troops attempted to establish a beachhead west of the Finnish city of Viipuri across the frozen Viipuri Bay, while pressure was asserted on the city from its south and east. An attempt was orchestrated on 29 Feb 1940 without success; likewise, this newly dispatched unit failed to establish a beachhead, however, the Soviet troops were able to capture the coastal battery on the island of Tuppuransaari, which had caused high casualties on both attempts. ww2dbase [The Winter War | Viipuri | CPC]
20 Jun 1944
Finland
Finland
- Viipuri, Finland was captured by the Soviets. ww2dbase [Battle of Tali-Ihantala and Battle of Vuosalmi | Viipuri | CPC]
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