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In August 1941, troops under Vihma's command massacred 46-57 captured Soviet soldiers. The regimental commander reported the incident to Vihma, who fully approved of the actions of the officer in charge, Captain Niilo Ahonen. After the war, Ahonen was prosecuted for the massacre. During the trial,
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Vihma himself never stood trial. He was killed in the Battle of Tali–Ihantala.
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