FIGHTING IN ARCTIC
DAZZLING THE RUSSIANS FINNS’ SEARCHLIGHTS LONDON, Dec. 14. A novel form of warfare has been evolved by the Finns on their northern front against the Russians, stales a correspondent of the Corriere della Sera, of Milan, who has been following the struggle. Accustomed in the Arctic weather to move in darkness, the Finns need light only for shooting. In every platoon are two or three men bearing small searchlights, with reflectors suspended from their necks. Once contact with the enemy is established, the searchlight man is left alone. He bring the reflector into play and the light penetrates up to 500 yards ahead. His companions, moving in the gloom of the forest, advance in the flanks and, with automatic rifles, attack the dazzled Russians effectively at short range. The searchlight man is invariably doomed, because his light attracts the enemy’s fire. War mate: ials and even light cannon are being transported by the Finns on sleds, six men pulling and two pushing the loans through deep snow.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20129, 26 December 1939, Page 7
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170FIGHTING IN ARCTIC Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20129, 26 December 1939, Page 7
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