[Stellan Bojerud (RIP)]

In April 1918 Mannerheim was ready for the final act - the assault on Viborg (Viipuri - now Russian Vyborg) near the border to Russia.

He launched the White Eastern Army (12 Infantry Regiments, Artillery and supporting units) under command of MjGen Toll (Löfström, ex-Russian Col).

The Army was divided on three Battle Groups.

1. Mj Gen Wilkman (ex-Russian Col). 7.200 men with 18 guns.

2. Col Ausfeld (ex-German Capt, Co 27th Rifle Bn). 6.000 men with 8 guns.

3. Maj Sihvo (ex-27th Rifle Bn). 4.500 men with 15 guns.

The final assault on Viborg was made on 29th April 1918 and marked the end of the liberation and civil wars.

Map: Viborg operations April 1918.