Word: finnishness
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...Finnish machine guns and rifles picked the Russians off; the tanks could not get through the Finns' granite defense line...
...anticipation of growing Finnish strength, Russia let loose a terrific attack.Soviet bombing planes in mass formation unloaded their bombs over seaports and rail centres, killed an estimated 150 civilians in three days, and reportedly bombed Viipuri's ancient cathedral. At the same time the Soviet Army tried to storm the Mannerheim Line by a direct frontal attack...
...eight hours one night shells rained on the Finnish defense works while the Finns burrowed into their underground shelters. As dawn broke the barrage stopped and silence hung over the isthmus...
Then the Finns heard the drone of Russian bombers rising from their bases behind the Soviet lines. In close formation they flew high over the Finnish lines and dropped their loads. At the same time long rows of tanks moved forward...
Ahead of it each tank pushed a sledge, armored on the sides and top, filled with Russian soldiers. As the tanks reached the Finnish lines they halted and crawled around to the front of the sledges. The infantrymen got out and advanced behind the tanks...