

November 6, 1970
1h 28m
FI
Matti Kassila
The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.

Joel Rinne
commander-in-chief Mannerheim

Jussi Jurkka
quartermaster general A. F. Airo

Tamara Lund
Mrs. Markkovilla

Kapo Manto
colonel J. K. Markkovilla


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Matti Pihlaja
editor in chief, reserve lieutenant

Martti Pennanen
head of general staff

Jarmo Alonen
captain Hinder

Leif Wager
colonel, Stockholm military agent

Nisse Rainne
colonel in the operational department

Bjarne Commondt
lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
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