Fate of a Nation

 is a scenario in Steel Division II, set at Ilomantsi, August 13th, 1944.

Briefing
The Leningrad Front’s main attempt at invading Finland’s heartland having been foiled in front of Ihantala, Stavka places all its hopes for a quick victory in one final offensive.

Aimed at the Ilomantsi sector - remote and loosely defended - the attack initially makes good progress until the Finnish general Rääppana takes command of all troops in the area. He brings with him fresh reinforcements from Karelia.

In a masterful display of Finnish Mötti encirclement tactics, Rääppana counter-attacks and isolates two Soviet divisions in several pockets. From hunters, the Red Army has become prey. In a desperate bid to save what they can, Stavka sends elite naval infantry to try to break the Finnish trap...