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Russian Finns, hand to hand
Finland : a fierce hand-to- hand combat between Finns and Russians in the snow : the Soviet troops locate their enemy by the fires they light against the extreme cold Date: December 1939
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Cold Combat Enemy Extreme Fierce Finland Finns Fires Locate Operations Russians Soviet December
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December 1939: A Fierce Hand-to-Hand Combat Between Finns and Russians in the Snow on the Eastern Front of World War II This evocative photograph captures the intensity and harshness of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union, which raged from November 1939 to March 1940. The image depicts Finnish and Russian soldiers engaged in a hand-to-hand combat in the snow, with the Finns using their fires as a means of both warmth and location against the extreme cold and their adversaries. The Winter War was a significant event in World War II, particularly on the Eastern Front, as Finland, a small and relatively undeveloped country, successfully defended its territory against the much larger and better-equipped Soviet army. The Finns, known for their fierce resistance and resourcefulness, employed various tactics to outmaneuver the Soviet troops, including the use of the terrain and their knowledge of the winter conditions. The photograph shows the Finnish soldiers huddled around a fire, their faces etched with determination and focus, as they prepare to engage their Russian counterparts who advance towards them in the snow. The Soviet troops, bundled up against the cold, can be seen in the background, their faces obscured by their helmets and scarves, as they locate their enemy by the fires they light against the extreme cold. The Winter War ended with a ceasefire, which was followed by a peace treaty in September 1940. The conflict left both sides with significant losses and damage, but it solidified Finland's reputation as a tenacious and resilient nation, and its people's unwavering spirit of resistance against foreign aggression.
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