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The 13th was halted on the high ground facing Hlangwani, while Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry and the South African Light Horse with the Composite Regiment went on dismounted to attack the hill.
The strength of the 13th in camp was now 23 officers, 1 warrant officer, 440 non-commissioned officers and men, and 385 horses,—the total strength being 1 warrant officer, 562 non-comÂmissioned officers and men, and 475 horses.
This consisted of the Royal Dragoons, the 13th and the 14th Hussars, 2 naval guns, the York and Lancaster Regiment, and the I.L.I. Occupied in patrolling and outpost duties mainly, the 13th remained at Springfield until February 21.
On December 11th, the 13th division, commanded by Colonel H.Hannuksela, was deployed to defend the area northeast of the coast of Ladoga, especially the vital road and railroad, that lead from Salmi to Sortavala via Kitilä.
On December 12th, the III/JR 39 reached the northern end of Lake Pyhäjärvi and the III/JR 38 made contact with elements of the Soviet JR 97 on the western side of Lake Kotajärvi at 1445 hrs.
On December 12th, the JR 208 of the 18th Division was attacking NW from the road, near Lake Syskyjärvi, and the III/JR 37 made a successful counterattack against the leading elements that had succeeded to infiltrate the Finnish defenses.
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