Soviet war map symbols 1944

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Soviet war map symbols 1944

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Post by TuomoKoo » 19 Apr 2019, 06:26

I am asking your help in defining what means small red circles in attached Soviet war map from Karelian front in 1944.
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Post by Art » 19 Apr 2019, 14:13

I need more context (an entire map possibly). Look like consecutively numbered strong points in rear areas to me.


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Post by TuomoKoo » 21 Apr 2019, 10:24

Here is a larger map.
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Post by FORBIN Yves » 21 Apr 2019, 12:34

I add here a question for similars thing units designation in Russian by ex here
http://bdsa.ru/состав-войск-(помесячный)/3741-1-1941

I search a translation exist files, a list here or out ?

I have see one but enormeous ! i search not too long with usual units used

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Post by Art » 21 Apr 2019, 13:32

Location of elements of the 73 [75 on the map is a typo] NKVD Border Regiment. Triangular flags are battalions' staffs, circles are location of companies from 1 to 15.

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Post by Art » 21 Apr 2019, 13:34

FORBIN Yves wrote:
21 Apr 2019, 12:34
I search a translation exist files, a list here or out ?
I don't think so. For common abbreviations see:
http://armchairgeneral.com/rkkaww2/abbr ... litary.doc

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Post by FORBIN Yves » 21 Apr 2019, 15:39

Thanks :)

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Post by TuomoKoo » 22 Apr 2019, 15:20

Thanks Art. Sound realistic. Companies of NKVD border regiment obviously monitored areas between fronts (red circles with green color).

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Post by TuomoKoo » 23 Apr 2019, 06:56

I tried to find some combat log / diary of 101 border NKVD regiment (101 пп) from March 1944 but did not succeed. Regiment was located at that time in North Karelia somewhere between Alakurtti and Kantalahti. Can anybody help me with this issue?
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