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Finland at War 1939–45
Finland at War 1939–45
Description
In the face of Soviet invasion in 1939–40, and once again in 1941–44, the armies raised by Finland – a tiny nation of only 4 million people - astonished the world by their effective resistance.
At the end of both these campaigns – the Winter War, and the Continuation War – the fiercely patriotic defiance of vastly stronger Soviet forces by Marshal Mannerheim's soldiers won their country a unique prize: although forced to accept harsh terms, Finland was never occupied by the Red Army, and retained its independence.
This book explains and illustrates, for the first time in English, the organization, uniforms, equipment and tactics of Finland's defenders.
Table of Contents
The Finnish Army in 1939 – organization –uniforms – weapons & equipment
Foreign aid and volunteers
Civil Guard and Militia
Cold weather and camouflage clothing
Women auxiliaries
The Continuation War, 1941–44
Alliance with Germany
The Finnish Army in 1941 – organization –uniforms – weapons & equipment
Operation 'Barbarossa'
The anti-partisan war
The Lapland War, 1944–45
Finland's surrender terms
Product details
| Published | Jul 20 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781782001256 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 39 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Elite |
| Short code | ELI 141 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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