April 1942

Saturday, April 24th


Eastern Front

FINLAND AND NORWAY

After a quiet period, the war on the Finnish front erupts once more as the 26th Army launches a fierce attack in the Kastenga area with 3 rifle divisions. The Finnish III Corps halts the Soviet thrust within 3 miles of the town and inflicts severe casualties. Fighting ocntinues for the remainder of the month.


[ April 23rd - April 30th]