Finnish 5th Division (Winter War)

The 5th Division was a unit of the Finnish Army during the Winter War. It was part of the II Corps (II AK) which fought on the Karelian Isthmus as part of the Army of the Isthmus. It was stationed on the Mannerheim Line between Lake Muolaanjärvi and Kuolemajärvi.[1][2]

Formation

The 5th Division consisted of the following units:[3]

  • 13th Infantry Regiment (JR13)
  • 14th Infantry Regiment (JR14)
  • 15th Infantry Regiment (JR15)
  • 5th Field Artillery Regiment (KTR5)

Commanders

Colonel Selim Isakson 30 November 1939 – 13 March 1940[4]

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References
  1. Trotter, William R. The Winter war: The Russo–Finnish War of 1939–40 pp.70
  2. "The Karelian Isthmus front-line on 30 November 1939". Winterwar.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  3. Pettibone, Charles D. The Organisation and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II pp. 314–315
  4. Pettibone, Charles D. The Organisation and Order of Battle of Militaries in World War II pp. 314
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