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SUOMEN RAJAT-rauhat 1323-1944.

SUOMEN RAJAT-rauhat 1323-1944.

Finnish soldiers- stood dead Russian soldiers up to intimidate further attackers, Finland, Winter War 1939. Gory, but historically interesting.

Finnish soldiers- stood dead Russian soldiers up to intimidate further attackers, Finland, Winter War 1939. Gory, but historically interesting.

Illustration from Punch, the British humour magazine by E H Shepard, who was the illustrator of Winnie the Pooh. Published in 1940 depicting the Winter War. If there was such a thing as a Finnish Viking, this one might do to defend against the invading Russians.

Illustration from Punch, the British humour magazine by E H Shepard, who was the illustrator of Winnie the Pooh. Published in 1940 depicting the Winter War. If there was such a thing as a Finnish Viking, this one might do to defend against the invading Russians.

Finland defends itself valiantly against the Soviet invasion (need a translation of the text and place, date of publication)

Finland defends itself valiantly against the Soviet invasion (need a translation of the text and place, date of publication)

Molotov cocktail bomb on the belt of a Finnish soldier, 1939-1940

Molotov cocktail bomb on the belt of a Finnish soldier, 1939-1940

Helsinki, 13 March 1940. Flags at half-mast in Helsinki on 13 March

Helsinki, 13 March 1940. Flags at half-mast in Helsinki on 13 March

Finnish flags are at half-mast after the publication of the peace terms

Finnish flags are at half-mast after the publication of the peace terms

Seven year old Armi was the first victim of Winter war bombings on the first day of the Winter War 30.11.1939.

Seven year old Armi was the first victim of Winter war bombings on the first day of the Winter War 30.11.1939.

Simo Häyhä: 542 Kills (705 unconfirmed) Simo Häyhä, a Finn, is the only non-Soviet soldier on this list. Nicknamed “White Death” by the troops of the Red Army — whom he tormented, dressed in his snow camouflage, during the bitterly cold Winter War of 1939-1940 — Häyhä is, according to statistics, the deadliest sniper in history.

Simo Häyhä: 542 Kills (705 unconfirmed) Simo Häyhä, a Finn, is the only non-Soviet soldier on this list. Nicknamed “White Death” by the troops of the Red Army — whom he tormented, dressed in his snow camouflage, during the bitterly cold Winter War of 1939-1940 — Häyhä is, according to statistics, the deadliest sniper in history.

Winter War political cartoon referencing Gulliver’s Travels

Winter War political cartoon referencing Gulliver’s Travels

WW2 Propaganda/War Posters - Page 3 - Total War Center Forums

WW2 Propaganda/War Posters - Page 3 - Total War Center Forums

Ompelijatar Martta Koskinen teloitettiin Malmilla syyskuussa 1943. Nyt löytyneen dokumentin mukaan tuomio oli kyseenalainen.

Ompelijatar Martta Koskinen teloitettiin Malmilla syyskuussa 1943. Nyt löytyneen dokumentin mukaan tuomio oli kyseenalainen.

Children Airplanes (Finnish Children In Wartime) Achille Beltrame (1871 – 1945, Italian)

Children Airplanes (Finnish Children In Wartime) Achille Beltrame (1871 – 1945, Italian)

Finnish Christmas postcard illustration by TOvE JaNSSON featuring Finnish soldiers in a wintery pine forest. Date of issue unknown

Finnish Christmas postcard illustration by TOvE JaNSSON featuring Finnish soldiers in a wintery pine forest. Date of issue unknown

Camouflage winter war style.

Camouflage winter war style.

Finnish Army officers and enlisted infantrymen's uniforms during the the 1944-1945 Lapland War.

Finnish Army officers and enlisted infantrymen's uniforms during the the 1944-1945 Lapland War.