Aunus Group

Aunus Group

Aunus Group (Finnish: Aunuksen Ryhmä, Aun.R.) was a formation of the Finnish Army during the Continuation War. It was formed on March 1, 1942 from troops of the Army of Karelia which was disbanded after the offensive phase of the war. The group was disbanded on July 18, 1944.

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