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.
commander-in-chief Mannerheim
quartermaster general A. F. Airo
Mrs. Markkovilla
colonel J. K. Markkovilla
editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
head of general staff
captain Hinder
colonel, Stockholm military agent
colonel in the operational department
lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
front line veteran
front line veteran corporal Juona
singing soldier on the train
chief military servant
