The Winter War (Finland vs Russia)

Rev.Cambeul · Wed 31 Aug 2011

Movie
The Winter War (1989)
Talvisota (original title)

TALVISOTA (Winter War) deals with the 1939-40 Russo-Finnish War, a largely forgotten conflict that was one of the most savage wars of the 20th century. The Soviet Union invaded Finland in November of 1939 when the Finns refused Stalin's demands to relinquish some of their territory in Karelia. The Finns were outnumbered 50-1 but fought with incredible courage and tenacity and inflicted a half million casualties on the Soviets before they were forced to capitulate in March of 1940. The Russians were equally brave but not as smart; they stormed well defended positions en mass and were mowed down by the hundreds. TALVISOTA brilliantly captures the horror and carnage of that war and all wars. Disturbing and depressing but also a gripping and deeply moving experience. Makes SAVING PRIVATE RYAN look like a walk in the park.

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The Winter War - Talvisota

Fire and Ice - The Winter War of Finland and Russia

VanDamme · Tue 13 Nov 2012

The White death. Interesting role model. The white on white killing is regrettable and should never be repeated but it was different world back then.

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/white-death-simo-hayh/20951

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