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Mannerheim line anti-tank defences WWII
Rapidly improvised anti-tank devices are constructed by sawing down trees at a height of 10 feet and banking them up with timber and rock during World War II
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Anti Defence Defences Finland Finnish Mannerheim Soviet Tank Ww 2 Ww Ii
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resourcefulness of the Finnish military during the Winter War of World War II. The image shows the Mannerheim Line, named after Finland's wartime leader Marshal Carl Mannerheim, which was the primary defensive line of the Finnish Army against the Soviet invasion in 1939-1940. The Mannerheim Line was not a fixed fortification, but rather a series of rapidly improvised anti-tank defenses, designed to slow down the advancing Soviet tanks in the harsh Finnish winter conditions. In this photograph, we see Finnish soldiers constructing one such defense, by sawing down trees at a height of ten feet and banking them up with timber and rock. The Mannerheim Line was a testament to the Finnish people's resilience and ingenuity in the face of overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union, with its vast resources and industrial might, was expected to easily conquer Finland. However, the Finnish forces, with their knowledge of the terrain and their ability to adapt to the winter conditions, managed to hold off the Soviet advance for months. The photograph is a reminder of the sacrifices and heroism of the Finnish soldiers during the Winter War. It also underscores the importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in military strategy, especially in the face of unexpected challenges. The Mannerheim Line remains an enduring symbol of Finland's military history and a testament to the country's ability to defend its sovereignty against all odds.
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