SS-Gerbirsjäger

January 5, 2014, 9:14 am

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6. SS-Gebirgs-Division "Nord" was only SS-division which fought at the Finnish Front. During Lapland war they fought against their former ally as a rear-guard for the 20. Gerbirgsarmee.
6. SS-Gebirgs-Division "Nord" was only SS-division which fought at the Finnish Front. During Lapland war they fought against their former ally as a rear-guard for the 20. Gerbirgsarmee.

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Finnish Portraits [Still WIP]

January 20, 2014, 9:18 pm

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I have been working on UI elements like portraits lately. Here is some of the Finnish portraits. Multiplayer ones will have proper unit type icons, these are mainly for Singleplayer use. From top-left to right Infantry Corporal (Winter), Jäger Staff Sergeant (Summer), Chaplain (Summer) & Infantry Private (Summer) From bottom-left to right Jäger 2nd Lieutenant (Summer), Jäger (Summer), Infantry Lieutenant (Winter) & Infantry Staff Sergeant (Winter)
I have been working on UI elements like portraits lately. Here is some of the Finnish portraits. Multiplayer ones will have proper unit type icons, these are mainly for Singleplayer use. From top-left to right Infantry Corporal (Winter), Jäger Staff Sergeant (Summer), Chaplain (Summer) & Infantry Private (Summer) From bottom-left to right Jäger 2nd Lieutenant (Summer), Jäger (Summer), Infantry Lieutenant (Winter) & Infantry Staff Sergeant (Winter)

Finnish Troops at Summa

January 25, 2014, 12:35 pm

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Infantrymen of Finnish "Ace Regiment" at Summa, regiment known for painting skulls to their helmets. Skulls painted on helmets were later used in Continuation War by Cavarly Brigade & some Light Detachments. Village of Summa and area of Kuolemanjärvi [Lake of death] were important positions, and those areas saw heavy fighting during last months of Winter War in early 1940.
Infantrymen of Finnish "Ace Regiment" at Summa, regiment known for painting skulls to their helmets. Skulls painted on helmets were later used in Continuation War by Cavarly Brigade & some Light Detachments. Village of Summa and area of Kuolemanjärvi [Lake of death] were important positions, and those areas saw heavy fighting during last months of Winter War in early 1940.

Taipale

January 30, 2014, 4:48 am

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Battalion commander and his staff visits the exhausted front-line troops in Taipale. In Taipale, Lieutenant Colonel Matti Laurila's 23rd Infantry Regiment fought against superior odds until they were send to Äyräpää-Vuosalmi, attempting to prevent an Soviet flanking attack.
Battalion commander and his staff visits the exhausted front-line troops in Taipale. In Taipale, Lieutenant Colonel Matti Laurila's 23rd Infantry Regiment fought against superior odds until they were send to Äyräpää-Vuosalmi, attempting to prevent an Soviet flanking attack.

Ihantala road

February 1, 2014, 3:53 am

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July 3rd, 1944 Men of Soviet 63rd Guards Rifle Division & 30th Armored Brigade advance by Ihantala road...
July 3rd, 1944 Men of Soviet 63rd Guards Rifle Division & 30th Armored Brigade advance by Ihantala road...

Portinhoikka

February 1, 2014, 3:18 pm

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Major Mikkola, commander of Heavy Tank Company, stands in-front of his command tank near Portinhoikka.
Major Mikkola, commander of Heavy Tank Company, stands in-front of his command tank near Portinhoikka.

Svir

February 8, 2014, 10:09 am

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Soviet troops advancing near Svir-river, attempting to seize the Finnish beachhead on southern bank of the river.
Soviet troops advancing near Svir-river, attempting to seize the Finnish beachhead on southern bank of the river.

German camouflage uniform

February 24, 2014, 10:04 pm

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"Save yourselves!"

March 7, 2014, 9:11 am

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Finnish survivors of a skirmish near Taipale fall back to secondary positions.
Finnish survivors of a skirmish near Taipale fall back to secondary positions.

Border-Jägers

March 25, 2014, 1:03 am

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Border-Jägers responsibility was (and still is) to guard the Finnish border, during the start of the Winter War they fought "Guerrilla" or "Sissi" warfare, slowing down the Soviet advance so the Field army could be mobilized and send to the Mannerheim-line. Border Jägers were very well trained and they managed their daring tasks well. The man on the left is Staff Sergeant (Ylikersantti), man on the middle is Captain (Kapteeni) and the one on the right is Sergeant Major (Vääpeli)
Border-Jägers responsibility was (and still is) to guard the Finnish border, during the start of the Winter War they fought "Guerrilla" or "Sissi" warfare, slowing down the Soviet advance so the Field army could be mobilized and send to the Mannerheim-line. Border Jägers were very well trained and they managed their daring tasks well. The man on the left is Staff Sergeant (Ylikersantti), man on the middle is Captain (Kapteeni) and the one on the right is Sergeant Major (Vääpeli)

Observers

March 25, 2014, 4:55 am

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Lieutenant and Sergeant are observing enemy movement near Tali...
Lieutenant and Sergeant are observing enemy movement near Tali...

Finnish Lietenant and Staff Sergeant

March 26, 2014, 4:25 am

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You can see that Staff Sergeant has his rank insignia on shoulder boards instead of the rank-collar patch. This was quite common in Winter War as the supply situation was very poor. Both have M36 field uniform's winter variant. Officer has winter camouflage suit over it. Note: The Lieutenant has wrong cockade on his fur hat and It will be fixed.
You can see that Staff Sergeant has his rank insignia on shoulder boards instead of the rank-collar patch. This was quite common in Winter War as the supply situation was very poor. Both have M36 field uniform's winter variant. Officer has winter camouflage suit over it. Note: The Lieutenant has wrong cockade on his fur hat and It will be fixed.

Finnish tank crew

March 28, 2014, 10:25 am

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Captain talking with his tank crew behind the front-line, June 1944.
Captain talking with his tank crew behind the front-line, June 1944.

Uusimaa Dragoon Regiment

March 31, 2014, 11:19 pm

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Riding-Master [Cavarly rank for Captain] talking with two of his Dragoons. Uudenmaan Rakuunarykmentti [URR] was part of Cavarly Brigade during World War II along with Häme Cavarly Regiment and two Jäger Battalions. During Continuation war the commander of URR was Lieutenant Colonel Hans von Essen, who received Mannerheim Cross when commanding the regiment. General of Infantry Adolf Ehrnrooth also served in the regiment as Riding-Master before World War 2 started. His brother, Colonel Gustaf Ehrnrooth commanded Häme Cavarly Regiment during Continuation War. The regiment was highly mobile, because horses were still used (but not in combat). During Summer 1944 they fought in battles of Vyborg Bay & Ilomantsi.
Riding-Master [Cavarly rank for Captain] talking with two of his Dragoons. Uudenmaan Rakuunarykmentti [URR] was part of Cavarly Brigade during World War II along with Häme Cavarly Regiment and two Jäger Battalions. During Continuation war the commander of URR was Lieutenant Colonel Hans von Essen, who received Mannerheim Cross when commanding the regiment. General of Infantry Adolf Ehrnrooth also served in the regiment as Riding-Master before World War 2 started. His brother, Colonel Gustaf Ehrnrooth commanded Häme Cavarly Regiment during Continuation War. The regiment was highly mobile, because horses were still used (but not in combat). During Summer 1944 they fought in battles of Vyborg Bay & Ilomantsi.

Häme Cavarly Regiment

April 2, 2014, 1:24 am

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Two Cavalry troopers and an Corporal "there somewhere", Autumn 1941. Hämeen Ratsurykmentti [HRR] was another component of the Cavarly Brigade. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Gustaf Ehrnrooth. Häme cavalry regiment didn't have as big reputation as Uusimaa Dragoon Regiment, but cavalry regiment were as well trained, equipped and experienced as dragoons.
Two Cavalry troopers and an Corporal "there somewhere", Autumn 1941. Hämeen Ratsurykmentti [HRR] was another component of the Cavarly Brigade. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Gustaf Ehrnrooth. Häme cavalry regiment didn't have as big reputation as Uusimaa Dragoon Regiment, but cavalry regiment were as well trained, equipped and experienced as dragoons.

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Two tank-commanders

April 3, 2014, 10:08 pm

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The tank-crew (and many other) skins have variations. Here you can see two tank-captain skins.
The tank-crew (and many other) skins have variations. Here you can see two tank-captain skins.

Patrol

April 4, 2014, 1:20 pm

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Kiestinki, April 1942. Finnish squad is scouting for enemy positions... Area near Kiestinki saw heavy fighting already in October 1941 when III Corps [Commanded by Major General Siilasvuo] captured Kiestinki. German forces were supporting the Finnish advance in the region and detachment of soldiers were subordinated to "Detachment J" (Infantry Regiment 53) commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jussi Turtola. The next objective for Finnish-German formation was to cut off Kirov-railway. Detachment J managed to advance, but flanks couldn't keep up with the advance. Soviet 88th Division managed to surround the Finnish-German detachment. Detachment J managed to escape, but they lost their commander during the breakout. In April 1942 Soviet 26th Army launched an offensive in Kiestinki region with 3 Infantry divisions, 2 Marine brigades, 1 Armored brigade and 1 Ski brigade. Elements of the III Corps consisted of 2 divisions: German 6th SS-Gebirgs-Division "Nord"& Finnish Division "J". Finnish-German troops managed to hold the region until reinforcements arrived.
Kiestinki, April 1942. Finnish squad is scouting for enemy positions... Area near Kiestinki saw heavy fighting already in October 1941 when III Corps [Commanded by Major General Siilasvuo] captured Kiestinki. German forces were supporting the Finnish advance in the region and detachment of soldiers were subordinated to "Detachment J" (Infantry Regiment 53) commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jussi Turtola. The next objective for Finnish-German formation was to cut off Kirov-railway. Detachment J managed to advance, but flanks couldn't keep up with the advance. Soviet 88th Division managed to surround the Finnish-German detachment. Detachment J managed to escape, but they lost their commander during the breakout. In April 1942 Soviet 26th Army launched an offensive in Kiestinki region with 3 Infantry divisions, 2 Marine brigades, 1 Armored brigade and 1 Ski brigade. Elements of the III Corps consisted of 2 divisions: German 6th SS-Gebirgs-Division "Nord" & Finnish Division "J". Finnish-German troops managed to hold the region until reinforcements arrived.

Reworked Finnish M/36 summer uniform

May 5, 2014, 11:22 pm

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Recently I have been remaking the Finnish Infantry skins. Now the uniform colour should be correct and the buttons and other small things have been changed for more realistic look. In the pic you can see Captain of the Jäger Brigade, which was elite formation under Armored Divisions command. Brigade saw heavy fighting during the decisive battles during Summer 1944, being an important factor in the Finnish defensive victory.
Recently I have been remaking the Finnish Infantry skins. Now the uniform colour should be correct and the buttons and other small things have been changed for more realistic look. In the pic you can see Captain of the Jäger Brigade, which was elite formation under Armored Divisions command. Brigade saw heavy fighting during the decisive battles during Summer 1944, being an important factor in the Finnish defensive victory.

White Guards

May 20, 2014, 10:35 pm

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In the picture you can see "Suojeluskunta"-militiaman of Karelia-District. He has early model of Model 1927 Uniform. White Guards were formed during Finnish Civil War and fought against the Reds, with both sides earning "bloody" reputation. During Winter & Continuation wars members of the militia fought in the front along with regular army and they earned good reputation: They were better trained and prepared for the conflict than many reservists. Perhaps the most known White Guardsman is Simo Häyhä who was part of Karelia district and fought in Battle of Kollaa as a sniper.
In the picture you can see "Suojeluskunta"-militiaman of Karelia-District. He has early model of Model 1927 Uniform. White Guards were formed during Finnish Civil War and fought against the Reds, with both sides earning "bloody" reputation. During Winter & Continuation wars members of the militia fought in the front along with regular army and they earned good reputation: They were better trained and prepared for the conflict than many reservists. Perhaps the most known White Guardsman is Simo Häyhä who was part of Karelia district and fought in Battle of Kollaa as a sniper.

VKT-Line

May 22, 2014, 7:53 am

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3rd July 1944, Ihantala [Viipuri-Kuparsaari-Taipale-line]. Finnish troops just about to start shooting at the advancing Guards-infantry.
3rd July 1944, Ihantala [Viipuri-Kuparsaari-Taipale-line]. Finnish troops just about to start shooting at the advancing Guards-infantry.