Kilpelänkangas Defence Positions

Kilpelänkangas was the site of the fiercest battles in the Kuhmo area during the Winter War. The area was taken by the Finns as part of a counteroffensive started in late January 1940. A defence positions was quickly established in the area, and enemy counterattacks were repelled there until 3 March 1940. On that day, after heavy artillery fire, the enemy managed to break through the defensive position and the Finnish troops retreated to Löytövaara.

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Source

• Text: Visit Kuhmo
• Photos: Lassi Piirainen (1, 3), SA-kuva (2)
• https://visitkuhmo.fi/en/traditions-stories/military-history-in-kuhmo/kilpelankangas-defence-positions/