 The Army of Karelia consisted of VI Corps (5th and 11th Divisions), VII Corps (7th and 19th divisions) and Group Oinonen (also known as Group O, Cavalry Brigade, 1st Jaeger Brigade and 2nd Jaeger Brigade).Finnish 1st Division was kept in reserve.Finns planned to separate the defending Soviet forces by reaching the shore of lake Ladoga and then advance along the shores of the lake.