Varloi Battle*
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Date: August 13 , 1941*
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Battle Location: Varloi, Karelia*
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Battle Type: Finland vs USSR meeting engagement*
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Description: In early August 1941, Finnish troops of Infantry Regiment 22 managed to capture the village of Varloi on the Aunus-Ishtmus. However, elements of the Soviet 272. Division kept contesting the Finnish hold of the small village.*
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In order to clear the terrain around Varloi, Infantry Regiment 13 was deployed on orders from 
VI Corps.*
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While the troops of JR22 held the village, the companies of II Battalion/JR13 formed up to the north of the village with orders to strike east, then south and break the opposing Soviet forces.*
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Notes: You have two major forces under your command, the elements of JR22 holding Varloi and the parts of JR13 deployed north of the village. The Russians are coming. And they are coming in strength. Hold the village, JR22 is your shield while JR13 is your sword.*
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Sources: Immonen et al; 17. Divisionen *
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Design by:  Ulf Lundstrom.**
