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Winter War begins in 1939... Soviets invade Finland...
Winter War begins in 1939... Soviets invade Finland...
Item # 719736
November 30, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Nov. 30, 1939
* Winter War begins
* Soviet Union - Soviets
* Finland invasion
* World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSSIA INVADES FINLAND--WAR IS ON; Helsinki Air-Bombed---Hundreds Killed" with subheads, related map and two photos. (see images) Nice for display. More inside.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: The Winter War began on November 30, 1939, when the Soviet Union launched a surprise invasion of Finland, just weeks after signing the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact with Nazi Germany. The Soviets demanded territorial concessions from Finland, particularly on the Karelian Isthmus near Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), claiming security concerns, but Finland refused. Despite being vastly outnumbered and poorly equipped, the Finnish forces utilized their knowledge of the harsh winter terrain, guerrilla tactics, and high morale to inflict heavy losses on the Red Army. Battles such as those at Suomussalmi and the Mannerheim Line showcased Finnish resilience and tactical ingenuity. International sympathy grew for Finland, but material support was limited. After over three months of fierce fighting in brutal winter conditions, Finland was forced to sign the Moscow Peace Treaty on March 13, 1940, ceding about 11% of its territory but retaining its sovereignty. The war exposed severe weaknesses in the Soviet military and contributed to changes in Soviet command, while Finland’s fierce resistance won global admiration despite its territorial losses.
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