Table of Data Points

Tag : Soviet Union

1940-03-12Peace

Peace agreement between Finland and the Soviet Union is signed in Moscow. Finland cedes the Karelian Isthmus (including Viipuri), parts of east Karelia and the Hango peninsul on a thirty year lease.

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1940-03-08Viipuri Falls

Viipuri is taken by Soviet troops.

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1940-03-08Armistice

Finnland seeks armistice with the Soviet Union.

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1940-03-05Katyn massacre

Members of Soviet politburo sign an order for the execution of 25,700 Polish intelligentsia, including 14,700 Polish POWs taken prisoner during the Soviet invasion of Poland in 1939.

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1940-03-04Viipuri

Viipuri is threatened by Soviet advance.

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1940-02-28Second Line

Soviets break through secondary defensive line.

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1940-02-231940-03-01Hango Peninsula

Soviet ultimatum to Finland. The ultimatum includes a thirty year lease on the strategically important Hango peninsula.

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1940-02-111940-02-13Mannerheim Breach

Soviets break through the Mannerheim line. Finish troops withdraw to secondary defence lines.

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1940-02-01Viipuri Bay

Timoshenko attempts to flank the Mannerheim by attacking across the frozen Viipuri bay.

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1940-01-07Timoshenko

Stalin appoints Timoshenko commander of Soviet forces in Finland. Soviet forces regroup and prepare for a renewed major offensive.

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