

06/11/1970
The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.

Joel Rinne
as commander-in-chief Mannerheim

Jussi Jurkka
as quartermaster general A. F. Airo

Tamara Lund
as Mrs. Markkovilla

Kapo Manto
as colonel J. K. Markkovilla

Matti Pihlaja
as editor in chief, reserve lieutenant

Martti Pennanen
as head of general staff

Jarmo Alonen
as captain Hinder

Leif Wager
as colonel, Stockholm military agent

Nisse Rainne
as colonel in the operational department

Bjarne Commondt
as lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder

Veijo Pasanen
as front line veteran

Kalle Luotonen
as front line veteran corporal Juona

Ossi Ahlapuro
as singing soldier on the train

Heikki Kinnunen
as chief military servant
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