Publisher's Synopsis
The Soviet plan to cut Finland in half failed spectacularly with the destruction of the 163rd and 44th Divisions at Suomassalmi and The Raate Road. Undeterred by the disaster, Soviet High Command crafted a new strategy to bisect Finland, targeting the crucial crossroads in the town of Kuhmo. Learning from their mistakes, they deployed the formidable 54th Mountain Division, seasoned in Arctic warfare, to achieve the objective.
When ten thousand Red Army soldiers stormed across the border, the Finnish 9th Division, led by Colonel Siilasvuo, raced to intercept them. After days of fierce combat, the Finns managed to encircle the 54th, severing their connection to the Soviet Union. But this victory came at a steep cost. With his reserves depleted, Colonel Siilasvuo assigns Captain Renning an impossible mission: defend Loytavaara Hill with just seventy-five men against a Soviet force of nearly three thousand. As the Soviets launch their assault, Pekka, Hale, and Kivi must defy overwhelming odds to hold their ground. Will they stand firm, or will the invaders reclaim the hill? Dive into this gripping tale of courage and resilience and discover the indomitable spirit of the Finnish people.
