Chronology of World War II

February 1940

Wednesday, February 28th


China

Communist troops defeat the Japanese to retake Anding near Yenan.

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Finland - Winter War

Day 91

The Soviets launch a massive general offensive. On the Karelian Isthmus the Finns pull back from Pulliniemi and Lihaniemi. During the course of the day the Finns repel 3 Soviet attacks on the Taipale strongholds. In the north the Swedish volunteer corps, Svenska Frivilligkären, takes over responsibility for the front at Märkäjärvi in Salla in the early hours of the morning. The Finns storm the entrenched camp of the starving 34th Moscow Tank Bde near Kitelä. They capture 105 tanks and 200 trucks and field cars.

Upon his return from Stockholm Foreign Minister Tanner says Finland has no choice but to accept the Soviet Union's peace terms. The majority of the Finnish Government are inclined to agree, but they want to hear the opinion of the Commander-in-Chief.

During the course of the day Finnish troops beat back three enemy attacks on the Taipale strongholds.
Photo: SA-KUVA

Finns Repulse Attacks At Taipale


Finns Repulse Attacks At Taipale
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