(Continued from page 7) reach their practically encircled comrades. Only a comparatively taxing 2S managed to get through," the correspondent declared.
Reds Still Hold Forces in Reserve "The Finnish victory has regained for the Finns a rectangle of strategically placed territory which previously they had to cede io the overwhelming Soviet forces. The ground recaptured now is just a few kilometres to the north of Koirinuia.
"Finnish forces gathered there a few days ago for the final determined assault which brought them their brilliant victory. Though not spectacular, this victory is noteworthy for it was won with surprisingly small Finnish losses. The Finns made full use of the advantages offered them by the terrain and showed fine command of strategics.
"According to latest news two Soviet divisions still remain in the general vicinity of Koirinuia.
"While north-east of Lake Ladoga, the Finnish victory has greatly eased the position of the defenders, the situation remains serious in other zones of operations, particularly in the Karelian Isthmus where Soviet effectives are enormous in comparison to the Finnish forces," the Havas correspondent concluded his despatch,
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