Such coast forts were construceted along Vuoksi and Suvanto coastline in 1920s. These forts were of caponier type and had two flanking casemates equipped with cannons or machine guns firing along the water surface. Forts were also supported by a couple of frontal-firing MG bunkers. This fort was located quite close to Taipale bridgehead, which was scene of most ferocious fighting, and was heavily damaged in battles.
Ruins of eastern MG bunker of Patoniemi
Quoting the description of operations of 328th Artillery Regiment of the 150th Rifle Division:
...December 22 - February 11. During this period units of the 150th Rifle Division ceased their assaults and are now carrying out reconnaissance of enemy's defences and their system of fire. Method - scout parties. During this period the 328th Artillery Regiment moved some artillery pieces for firing over open sight and started destroying and blinding the bunkers. The Regiment destroyed bunkers No. 106, 107, 108, artillery caponier on Patoniemi cape and bunkers No. 102, 103 and 154...
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Picture was kindly provided by Mr. Ove Enqvist
Another picture of the blown-up fort
Collapsed roof of the fort
Eastern sector of fire
Western sector of fire
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