Finland S War Of Choice
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Finland S War Of Choice
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Author : Henrik O. Lunde
language : en
Publisher: Casemate
Release Date : 2011-02-22
Finland S War Of Choice written by Henrik O. Lunde and has been published by Casemate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-22 with History categories.
A selection of the Military Book Club: “A solid operational analysis” from “an established scholar of the Scandinavian theater” (Publishers Weekly). This book describes the odd coalition between Germany and Finland in World War II and their joint military operations from 1941 to 1945. In stark contrast to the numerous books on the shorter and less bloody Winter War, which represented a gallant fight of a democratic “David” against a totalitarian “Goliath” and caught the imagination of the world, the story of Finland fighting alongside a Goliath of its own has not brought pride to that nation and was a period many Finns would rather forget. A prologue brings the reader up to speed by briefly examining the difficult history of Finland, from its separation from the Soviet Union in 1917 to its isolation after being bludgeoned in 1939–40. It then examines both Finnish and German motives for forming a coalition against the USSR, and how—as logical as a common enemy would seem—the lack of true planning and preparation would doom the alliance. In this book, Henrik Lunde, a former US Special Operations colonel and author of Hitler’s Pre-emptive War: The Battle for Norway, 1940, once again fills a profound gap in our understanding of World War II.
Finland In World War Ii
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Author : Tiina Kinnunen
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2011-11-25
Finland In World War Ii written by Tiina Kinnunen and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-25 with History categories.
Drawing on innovative scholarship on Finland in World War II, this volume offers a comprehensive narrative of politics and combat, well-argued analyses of the ideological, social and cultural aspects of a society at war, and novel interpretations of the memory of war.
Winter War
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Author : Hourly History
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-12-29
Winter War written by Hourly History and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-29 with categories.
Discover the remarkable history of the Winter War...The Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union was a match-up between a mighty, powerful, aggressive nation and its smaller and weaker neighbor. Throughout its history, Finland had learned that in order to survive as a nation, it was obliged to dodge, when possible, the threat of neighboring countries that possessed more people, resources, and ambition than the small country locked in between. As a predatory threat to its borders, the Winter War was nothing new to Finnish security; what was new, however, was that Finland did not immediately capitulate to the massive Soviet force. Lasting 105 days, the fighting saw the Finns mount an unexpectedly vigorous defense against the Soviets in a contest that the Russians had confidently believed would be over in a couple of weeks. The Finns, fighting without significant help from either Scandinavian or European sources, used their country's rugged terrain and brutal winter weather to severely test the unprepared Soviets. In the end, their valiant effort was no match for the overwhelming advantages that the Soviets enjoyed in equipment and troops, and the Finns had no choice but to accept the Soviet terms before a peace agreement was signed. Wary of Russian aggression and determined to find a protector, the Finns would turn to Germany as an ally, a decision which seemed wise in 1940, given the ease with which Germany had conquered Poland. Other than that, the brief altercation between Soviet Russia and Finland might have been no more than a minor blip on the panoramic screen of the global war to come. But the Winter War had a significance that extended beyond the boundaries of the Finnish battle sites. As Adolf Hitler watched the action, he perceived that Soviet weakness and European apathy would allow him to advance, uncontested, in Nazi Germany's quest to dominate the map and the future of the continent. As for the Finns, they lost land to the Soviets, but they maintained their independence. Perhaps they emerged victorious after all. Discover a plethora of topics such as Reluctant Neighbors Creating a Reason for War Preparing to Defend Their Homeland The Molotov Cocktail Weathering the Winter War Turning the Tide to Soviet Triumph And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on the Winter War, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
Finland At War 1939 45
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Author : Philip Jowett
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-07-20
Finland At War 1939 45 written by Philip Jowett and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-20 with History categories.
In the face of Soviet invasion in 1939–40, and once again in 1941–44, the armies raised by Finland – a tiny nation of only 4 million people astonished the world by their effective resistance. At the end of both these campaigns – the Winter War, and the Continuation War – the fiercely patriotic defiance of vastly stronger Soviet forces by Marshal Mannerheim's soldiers won their country a unique prize: although forced to accept harsh terms, Finland was never occupied by the Red Army, and retained its independence. This book explains and illustrates, for the first time in English, the organization, uniforms, equipment and tactics of Finland's defenders.
The Winter War
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Author : William R. Trotter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Winter War written by William R. Trotter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Russo-Finnish War, 1939-1940 categories.
On 30 November 1939, Soviet bombers unloaded their bombs on Helsinki, theapital of Finland. Stalin's ultimatum, demanding the cession of huge tractsf territory as a buffer zone against Nazi Germany, had been rejected by theinnish government, and now a small Baltic republic was at war with the giantoviet military machine.;But this forgotten war, fought under brutal,ub-arctic conditions, often with great heroism on both sides, proved one ofhe most astonishing in military history. Using guerrilla fighters on skis,ven reindeer to haul supplied on sleds, heroic single-handed attacks onanks, and with unfathomable endurance and the charismatic leadership of onef the 20th century's true military geniuses, Finland not only kept at bayut won an epic, if short-lived, victory over the hapless Russian conscripts.ts surreal engagements included the legendary "Sausage Battle", whentarving Soviet troops who had over-run a Finnish encampment couldn't resisthe cauldrons of hot sausage soup left behind by their opponents - and werembushed as they stopped to sup. Although by sheer attritional weight of
Finland In The Second World War
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Author : Olli Vehviläinen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2002-05-10
Finland In The Second World War written by Olli Vehviläinen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05-10 with History categories.
This book describes the struggle for power between two totalitarian dictatorships in the north of Europe and the battle for survival of a small nation caught between them. In the Winter War of 1939-1940 Finland successfully fought off a Soviet invasion. Then, with none to turn to but Germany, it became the only democratic state on the Axis side. Ultimately, it succeeded in extricating itself from the war and, despite the shadow of Russia looming over it, averted a Communist takeover.
To The Bomb And Back
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Author : Sue Saffle
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2015-06-01
To The Bomb And Back written by Sue Saffle and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-01 with History categories.
Between 1939 and 1945, some 80,000 Finnish children were sent to Sweden, Denmark, and elsewhere, ostensibly to protect them from danger while their nation’s soldiers fought superior Soviet and German forces. This was the largest of all of World War II children’s transports, and although acknowledged today as “a great social-historical mistake,” it has received surprisingly little attention. This is the first English-language account of Finland’s war children and their experiences, told through the survivors’ own words. Supported by an extensive introduction, a bibliography of secondary sources, and over two dozen photographs, this book testifies to the often-lifelong traumas endured by youthful survivors of war.
A Frozen Hell
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Author : William R. Trotter
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-06-13
A Frozen Hell written by William R. Trotter and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-13 with History categories.
In 1939, tiny Finland waged war-the kind of war that spawns legends-against the mighty Soviet Union, and yet their epic struggle has been largely ignored. Guerrillas on skis, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, unfathomable endurance, and the charismatic leadership of one of this century's true military geniuses-these are the elements of both the Finnish victory and a gripping tale of war.
Finland And World War Ii 1939 1944
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Author : John Henry Wuorinen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-10-01
Finland And World War Ii 1939 1944 written by John Henry Wuorinen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with categories.
Finnish Military Effectiveness In The Winter War 1939 1940
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Author : Pasi Tuunainen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-06-25
Finnish Military Effectiveness In The Winter War 1939 1940 written by Pasi Tuunainen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-25 with History categories.
This book analyzes the multi-faceted phenomenon of Finnish military effectiveness in the Winter War (1939–40). Drawing on a wide array of primary and secondary sources, Pasi Tuunainen shows how by focusing on their own strengths and pitting these against the weaknesses of their adversary, the Finns were able to inflict heavy casualties on the Red Army whilst minimizing their own losses. The Finns were able to use their resources for effective operational purposes, and perform almost to their full potential. The Finnish small-unit tactics utilized the terrain and Arctic conditions for which they had prepared themselves, as well as forming cohesive units of well-motivated and qualitatively better professional leaders and citizen soldiers who could innovate and adapt. The Finnish Army had highly effective logistics, support and supply systems that kept the troops fighting.