Army of Karelia (Finland)
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- Published: 27 March 2010 27 March 2010
- Last Updated: 07 April 2012 07 April 2012
The Army of Karelia (Karjalan Armeija) was formed on 29 June 1941. It was disbanded on 1 March 1942 and the HQ became Aunuksen Ryhmä (Olonets Group) HQ.
Commanders
Kenraaliluutnantti Erik Heinrichs (29 June 1941 - 29 Jan 1942)
Kenraaliluutnantti Karl Lennart Oesch (29 Jan 1942 - 1 Mar 1942) (temporary)
Lieutenant-General Erik Heinrichs, Colonel Ruben Lagus and Major-General Paavo Talvela in the summer of 1941
(Courtesy of Juha)
Sources used
Research by Mikko H.
Reference material on this unit
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