Talvisota (Finnish for “Winter War”) was a military conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union, began on the 30th of November 1939 and ended on the 13th of March 1940.
Who won the Winter War?
The Soviets
The Soviets had won the Winter War and, in the subsequent Treaty of Moscow, took much more than what they had demanded originally. Finland had to cede Viipuri and the northern port of Petsamo, as well as the entire Karelian isthmus. All told, Finland lost some 11 percent of its original territory.
Who won the battle of Taipale?
| Battle of Taipale | |
|---|---|
| Date 6 December 1939 – 27 December 1939 Location Metsäpirtti, Karelian Isthmus Result Finnish victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| Finland | Soviet Union |
| Commanders and leaders |
What wars has Finland been involved in?
List
| Conflict | Party 1 | Finnish losses (dead or missing) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter War (1939–1940) Part of the Second World War | Finland | 25,904 |
| Continuation War (1941–1944) Part of the Second World War | Finland Germany | 63,204 |
| Lapland War (1944–1945) Part of the Second World War | Finland | 1,036 |
What are Motti tactics?
The Finnish word motti refers to a bundle of logs held in place by stakes that will be chopped to make firewood of convenient lengths. In the context of war, motti describes a tactic that the Finns used to immobilise, segment, surround and destroy the Soviet troops that were many times as large as them.
Why did Finland declare war on Germany?
As tension increased between Germany and the USSR, Finland saw in Hitler a possible ally in gaining back its lost territory. The final act of capitulation came on March 3, 1945, with a formal declaration of war against the already dying Germany.
Did Finland fight in ww2?
Finland participated in the Second World War initially in a defensive war against the Soviet Union, followed by another battle against the Soviet Union acting in concert with Nazi Germany and then finally fighting alongside the Allies against Nazi Germany.
