Winter War - Wikipedia
The Winter War[F 6] was a war between the Soviet Union and Finland. It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland on 30 November 1939, three months after the outbreak of World War II, and ended three and a half months later with the Moscow Peace Treaty on 13 March 1940.
What Was the Winter War? - HISTORY
Nov 30, 2016 · Less than two years before the Soviet Union faced off against Nazi Germany during World War II, it waged a bloody war with another adversary: the tiny nation of Finland.
Russo-Finnish War | Summary, Combatants, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 24, 2024 · Russo-Finnish War (November 30, 1939–March 12, 1940), also called the Winter War, war waged by the Soviet Union against Finland at the beginning of World War II, following the conclusion of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact (August 23, 1939).
A Short History Of The WW2 Winter War | Imperial War Museums
The ‘Winter War’ of 1939-1940, also known as the Russo-Finnish War, saw the tiny Finnish Army take on the might of the Soviet Union’s gigantic Red Army. There was mistrust between the two countries.
Background of the Winter War - Wikipedia
The background of the Winter War covers the period before the outbreak of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union (1939–1940), which stretches from the Finnish Declaration of Independence in 1917 to the Soviet-Finnish negotiations in 1938–1939.
Timeline of the Winter War - Wikipedia
The timeline of the Winter War is a chronology of events leading up to, culminating in, and resulting from the Winter War. The war began when the Soviet Union attacked Finland on 30 November 1939 and it ended 13 March 1940.
How Did Finland Survive the Winter War of 1939-1940
Sep 13, 2021 · Among the many battles and events that took place during World War II, one of the least understood is the so-called Winter War, which took place between Finland and the Soviet Union from November 30, 1939, until March 13, 1940.
Winter War - WorldAtlas
Jun 10, 2023 · The Winter War was a key event during World War II. Indeed, it was indicative of many Soviet politicians' belief that Finland was supposed to be part of a larger Russian empire. Furthermore, the war demonstrated the Red Army's inability to beat a much smaller Finnish force.
The Winter War - ThoughtCo
Apr 3, 2019 · The Winter War was fought between Finland and the Soviet Union. Soviet forces began the war on November 30, 1939, and it was concluded on March 12, 1940, with the Peace of Moscow.
Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia | PBS
Jan 1, 2006 · The Winter War involved all of Finland’s people, including its women who organized themselves into a unique corps called Lotta Svärd. Finland's fierce resistance changed the course of World...