The Winter War 1939-40 by Jowett, Philip

The Winter War 1939-40

"Jowett has amassed an impressive amount of detail, yet the writing never bogs down. He leads the...
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Author: Philip Jowett
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Language: English
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The Winter War 1939-40 by Jowett, Philip

The Winter War 1939-40

€40,20

The Winter War 1939-40

€40,20
Author: Philip Jowett
Format: Paperback
Language: English
"Jowett has amassed an impressive amount of detail, yet the writing never bogs down. He leads the reader through this war with precision and employs images to great effect." -- New York Journal of Books

When the Soviet Union invaded Finland in late 1939, what transpired was a true "David and Goliath" conflict. When Finland refused a number of Soviet demands, including the ceding of substantial border territories ostensibly to enable the Soviets to protect Leningrad, the Soviets responded by launching an invasion. The invasion involved a large Soviet army, with several thousand tanks, and a large air force.

But to the world's surprise the Finnish Army--many of them reservists without proper uniforms and limited ammunition--and Air Force battled overwhelming odds, and managed to resist Russian attacks for over two months, inflicting serious losses. Geography played its part as much of the Finnish-Soviet border was impassable, meaning that Soviet numerical superiority was of less import. Operating in the winter, with temperatures ranging as low as -43F, the Finns' determined resistance won them international reputation. Although hostilities finally ended in a peace treaty that saw Finland cede 9% of its territory, Soviet losses had been heavy, and Finland retained its sovereignty.

This fully illustrated text will cover the forces involved and all stages of the Winter War.

Author: Philip Jowett
Publisher: Casemate
Published: 08/03/2023
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781636242385

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