An amphibious landing has been repelled on the Bay of Vyborg, and the Finnish unit that launched the counterattack is now marching to new positions.
Lieutenant Tasa, the unit commander, has paused by the roadside to watch his men advance after the battle.
On June 30, 1944, Soviet forces launched an assault on the islands of Teikari and Melansaari. The Finnish troops defending the area initially succeeded in repelling the attacks, though they suffered heavy losses.
On July 4, the Red Army shifted its offensive to the Uuras sector, defended by the Finnish Cavalry Brigade. The Soviets managed to capture only the island of Suonionsaari.
SA-photo # 159456, photographer: V.Leitso
Western shore of the Bay of Vyborg, July 4, 1944
