The Winter War was supposed to be a quick and easy conflict; instead it proved to be a bitter war that destroyed the international reputation of the Soviet Red Army. The diminutive Finnish force was desperately outnumbered by almost half a million Russian troops; but rather than sweeping across their neighbors; the Soviet troops stumbled blindly; constantly wrong-footed and then bloodied by their seemingly insignificant foe. Drawing on a wide range of sources; this study looks at three key battles; drawing a stark contrast between the poorly prepared Russian troops and the Finns; who made excellent use of terrain and innovative guerrilla tactics as they defended their homeland.Detailed maps and specially commissioned artwork highlight key moments in the Winter War; a David-and-Goliath conflict that saw the Soviet Union suffer horrendous losses as they tried to recover from each disastrous defeat.
#2410700 in Books CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2012-02-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .25 x 6.00l; .35 #File Name: 1470111802110 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A great personBy JoetooPat has a memory that is unbelievable.After what he went through to remember all them names. The march;how they lived;what they ate. It was unreal.I know Pat personally.He and his wife are members of the church I go to. Today he is not a well man. He is a Hero.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. ExcelentBy AmyPOW Korea is a great book with historical facts that most people do not know about the Korean war. The recap of true events tug at your emotions because you know that they where real people actually going threw these horrible events. Must read!!
