Mannerheim had asked for German help, and on June 17 Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey arrived in Finland, followed on June 21 by the 303rd Assault Gun Brigade (at half strength) and the 122nd Infantry Division.
Mannerheim havde bedt om tysk assistance og den 17. juni ankom Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey i Finland, efterfulgt den 21. juni af 303. stormartilleribrigade (på halv styrke) og den 122. infanteridivision.