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Apple Podcasts Description for This Episode
đ„The Winter War: When Finland Defied Stalin âïž
In the brutal winter of 1939, the Soviet Union expected to crush Finland in weeks. Instead, they walked into a frozen nightmare. Finnish soldiers, outnumbered nearly 3 to 1, used the forests, the cold, and sheer resilience to hold off Stalinâs war machine. Snipers likeSimo HĂ€yhĂ€âThe White Death racked up hundreds of kills, while ski troops and guerrilla tactics shredded Soviet forces. But even the most determined defense canât hold forever.
In this episode ofHearthside History, we dive into thefull story of the Winter Warâfrom its origins and Finlandâs impossible resistance to the final Soviet offensives that forced Finland to the negotiating table. How did this tiny nation stand against one of the largest armies in history? And how did the lessons of this war influence Hitlerâs invasion of the Soviet Union just a year later?
Join host Ben Harwood as we unravel one of WWIIâs most overlooked yet crucial conflicts.
đ§Follow Hearthside History and leave a 5-star review to support the show!
đLooking for more gripping history? Check out other shows fromPastCast Studios for deep dives into ancient civilizations, medieval warfare, Cold War espionage, and more.
Next Episode: The Fall of France & The Dunkirk Evacuation â The world watched in shock as Hitlerâs forces swept through France in just six weeks. But on the beaches of Dunkirk, against all odds, a desperate evacuation changed history. Donât miss it!
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By PastCast StudiosApple Podcasts Description for This Episode
đ„The Winter War: When Finland Defied Stalin âïž
In the brutal winter of 1939, the Soviet Union expected to crush Finland in weeks. Instead, they walked into a frozen nightmare. Finnish soldiers, outnumbered nearly 3 to 1, used the forests, the cold, and sheer resilience to hold off Stalinâs war machine. Snipers likeSimo HĂ€yhĂ€âThe White Death racked up hundreds of kills, while ski troops and guerrilla tactics shredded Soviet forces. But even the most determined defense canât hold forever.
In this episode ofHearthside History, we dive into thefull story of the Winter Warâfrom its origins and Finlandâs impossible resistance to the final Soviet offensives that forced Finland to the negotiating table. How did this tiny nation stand against one of the largest armies in history? And how did the lessons of this war influence Hitlerâs invasion of the Soviet Union just a year later?
Join host Ben Harwood as we unravel one of WWIIâs most overlooked yet crucial conflicts.
đ§Follow Hearthside History and leave a 5-star review to support the show!
đLooking for more gripping history? Check out other shows fromPastCast Studios for deep dives into ancient civilizations, medieval warfare, Cold War espionage, and more.
Next Episode: The Fall of France & The Dunkirk Evacuation â The world watched in shock as Hitlerâs forces swept through France in just six weeks. But on the beaches of Dunkirk, against all odds, a desperate evacuation changed history. Donât miss it!