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Battle of Nietjärvi
The Battle of Nietjärvi (15–17 July 1944) was part of the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, which occurred during World War II. The battle ended in a Finnish victory.
Background: U-line prepares to meet a Soviet attack.
Nietjärvi is a name of a village by Lake Nietjärvi (""järvi"" meaning lake). The place is located in the Ladoga Karelia district, north of Lake Ladoga (in the southwestern corner of the Aunus Karelia frontier)
July 16, 1944 (Sunday).
- Adolf Hitler departed Berchtesgaden for what would be the final time as he flew to the Wolf's Lair.
- Soviet forces captured Grodno.
- The British Eighth Army in Italy captured Arezzo.
- Born: Angharad Rees, actress, in Edgware, England (d. 2012)
July 17, 1944 (Monday).
- The Second Battle of the Odon ended in operational Allied success.
- The Battle of Vuosalmi and Battle of Nietjärvi both ended