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.
Winter War: The 1939 Soviet Invasion Of Finland In Crystal …
On November 30, 1939, nearly half a million Soviet troops stormed into Finland, beginning what would become known as the Winter War.
The Winter War: The Soviet Invasion of Finland - TheCollector
Nov 8, 2023 · The Winter War was a military confrontation between the Soviet Union and Finland during 1939–1940. Despite the Soviet victory, the war illustrated the weaknesses of the Great Power.
Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia | PBS
Jan 1, 2006 · Finland's fierce resistance changed the course of World War II and saved a democracy. “Fire and Ice” is a timeless story of courage against all odds, of a people united to preserve their...
Finland held off Russian invasion in Winter War, won moral …
Mar 4, 2022 · The Soviets eventually won the Winter War of 1939-40. But not before a heroic and unexpected Finnish stand created a legend and allowed the country to retain its independence and democracy.
Winter War - 1939-1940
The Winter War had a deep impact on Finnish political life as well as its security policy, culture and national self-esteem. The defensive victory in the Winter War allowed Finland to retain its independence, democracy and ability to become a Western European welfare state.