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The Winter War 1939–40

Af: Philip Jowett Engelsk Paperback

The Winter War 1939–40

Af: Philip Jowett Engelsk Paperback
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When the Soviet Union invaded Finland in late 1939, what transpired was a true “David and Goliath” conflict. When Finland refused a number of Soviet demands, including the ceding of substantial border territories ostensibly to enable the Soviets to protect Leningrad, the Soviets responded by launching an invasion. The invasion involved a large Soviet army, with several thousand tanks, and a large air force. But to the world''s surprise the Finnish Army - many of them reservists without proper uniforms and limited ammunition - and Air Force battled overwhelming odds, and managed to resist Russian attacks for over two months, inflicting serious losses. Geography played its part as much of the Finnish-Soviet border was impassable, meaning that Soviet numerical superiority was of less import. Operating in the winter, with temperatures ranging as low as -43F, the Finns’ determined resistance won them international reputation. Although hostilities finally ended in a peace treaty that saw Finland cede 9% of its territory, Soviet losses had been heavy, and Finland retained its sovereignty. This fully illustrated text will cover the forces involved and all stages of the Winter War.
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When the Soviet Union invaded Finland in late 1939, what transpired was a true “David and Goliath” conflict. When Finland refused a number of Soviet demands, including the ceding of substantial border territories ostensibly to enable the Soviets to protect Leningrad, the Soviets responded by launching an invasion. The invasion involved a large Soviet army, with several thousand tanks, and a large air force. But to the world''s surprise the Finnish Army - many of them reservists without proper uniforms and limited ammunition - and Air Force battled overwhelming odds, and managed to resist Russian attacks for over two months, inflicting serious losses. Geography played its part as much of the Finnish-Soviet border was impassable, meaning that Soviet numerical superiority was of less import. Operating in the winter, with temperatures ranging as low as -43F, the Finns’ determined resistance won them international reputation. Although hostilities finally ended in a peace treaty that saw Finland cede 9% of its territory, Soviet losses had been heavy, and Finland retained its sovereignty. This fully illustrated text will cover the forces involved and all stages of the Winter War.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 128
ISBN-13: 9781636242385
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1636242383
Kategori: Militærhistorie
Udg. Dato: 5 jul 2023
Længde: 11mm
Bredde: 253mm
Højde: 179mm
Forlag: Casemate Publishers
Oplagsdato: 5 jul 2023
Forfatter(e): Philip Jowett
Forfatter(e) Philip Jowett


Kategori Militærhistorie


ISBN-13 9781636242385


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 128


Udgave


Længde 11mm


Bredde 253mm


Højde 179mm


Udg. Dato 5 jul 2023


Oplagsdato 5 jul 2023


Forlag Casemate Publishers

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