Commander of the Finnish 7th Division Aug '43 to Jan '44
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2003 7:00 am
About a year ago I compiled a list of Finnish division commanders of the Winter and Continuation War. I'm now returning to that list (it's my intention to add the brigade and corps commanders), but first there's one lacuna in the list of division CO's to fill.
My only source to give exact dates ('Itsenäisen Suomen kenraalikunta' -- suggestion for other sources are welcome!) states that kenraalimajuri Antero Svensson was the CO of the 7th Division until August 1943, and kenraalimajuri Selim Isaksson from January 1944 on. But who was the CO between August 1943 and January 1944? I've checked a number of sources ('Jatkosodan historia' included), but haven't been able to find the answer. Or is there an error in my sources?
This one has pretty much stumped me, so all suggestions are welcome!
My only source to give exact dates ('Itsenäisen Suomen kenraalikunta' -- suggestion for other sources are welcome!) states that kenraalimajuri Antero Svensson was the CO of the 7th Division until August 1943, and kenraalimajuri Selim Isaksson from January 1944 on. But who was the CO between August 1943 and January 1944? I've checked a number of sources ('Jatkosodan historia' included), but haven't been able to find the answer. Or is there an error in my sources?
This one has pretty much stumped me, so all suggestions are welcome!