Event Battles in Ladoga Karelia

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Was the war front on the Ladoga Lake during the Winter War.

Chronology

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  • December 1939: Soviet advancement in Finland by december, 12th.
  • December 1939: In Northern Karelia, Soviet forces were outmanoeuvred at Ilomantsi and Lieksa. The Finns used effective guerrilla tactics, taking special advantage of their superior skiing skills and snow-white layered clothing and executing surprise ambushes and raids. By the end of December, the Soviets decided to retreat and transfer resources to more critical fronts.
  • December 1939: Soviet advancement in Finland by december, 12th.