Assault on Podporozjje*
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Date: September 14, 1941*
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Battle Location: Podporozjje, USSR*
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Battle Type: Finland Assault vs Soviet Union Defend*
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Description: By September 1941 the Finnish forces of Detachment Maartinen had crossed the Svir river near Uslanka, and established a foothold on the south bank.* 
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They began expanding their bridgehead and by September 14 they were in position to attack Podporozjje, thought to be a small village. The Finns were slightly surprised to find out that that Podporzjje was in fact a minor town.*
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It was also held by strong forces of the 314th Rifle Division.*
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Sources:* 
Immonen et al; 17. Divisionen.* 
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Design by:  Ulf Lundstrom.**
