Finnish Soldier vs Soviet Soldier: Winter War 1939-40 (Combat)

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The Winter War used to be supposed to be a quick and easy conflict; as a substitute it proved to be a bitter war that destroyed the international reputation of the Soviet Red Army. The diminutive Finnish force used to be desperately outnumbered by almost half 1,000,000 Russian troops, but quite than sweeping across their neighbors, the Soviet troops stumbled blindly, continuously flawed-footed and then bloodied by their seemingly insignificant foe. Drawing on a variety of sources, this study looks at three key battles, drawing a stark contrast between the poorly prepared Russian troops and the Finns, who made excellent use of terrain and innovative guerrilla tactics as they defended their fatherland.

Detailed maps and specially commissioned artwork highlight key moments in the Winter War, a David-and-Goliath conflict that saw the Soviet Union suffer horrendous losses as they tried to recuperate from every disastrous defeat.

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