Finland at War 1939–45 cover

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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.

Table of Contents

The Winter War, 1939–40
The Finnish Army in 1939 – organization –uniforms – weapons & equipment
Foreign aid and volunteers
Civil Guard and Militia
Cold weather and camouflage clothing
Women auxiliaries

The Continuation War, 1941–44
Alliance with Germany
The Finnish Army in 1941 – organization –uniforms – weapons & equipment
Operation 'Barbarossa'
The anti-partisan war

The Lapland War, 1944–45
Finland's surrender terms

Product details

Published 20 Jul 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781782001256
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 39 b/w; 8 col
Series Elite
Short code ELI 141
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Philip Jowett

Philip Jowett was born in Leeds in 1961 and has be…

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Brent Snodgrass

Brent Snodgrass’ interest in Finland began with th…

Illustrator

Raffaele Ruggeri

Raffaele Ruggeri was born in Bologna where he stil…

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