Soviet-Finnish War

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Soviet-Finnish War

Remarks: The Soviet-Finnish War, or the "Winter War", was a prelude to World War II that pitted combined Soviet air and ground forces against the outnumbered but skillful Finnish forces.

The Soviet-Finnish War, or the "Winter War", (November 30, 1939 to March 12, 1940) was a prelude to World War II that pitted combined Soviet air and ground forces against the outnumbered but skillful Finnish forces.

[edit] Timeline

• November 30, 1939 The Soviet Union attacks Finland, beginning the Soviet-Finnish War, also known as the Winter War^[1].

• March 12, 1940 The USSR and Finland sign a peace treaty, ending the Soviet-Finnish War^[1].

[edit] Sources

• Wikipedia entry for Soviet-Finnish War

• WinterWar.com a website dedicated to all aspects of the Soviet-Finnish, "Winter War"

• Aerial Resupply of Surrounded RKKA Units

• SB Bomber in the Soviet-Finnish War

• I-16 Fighter in the Winter War, 1939-1940

• Versus Finland: Soviet Naval Aviation in the Baltic During the 1939-1940 War

• Soviet-Finnish War, 1939-1940: Getting the Doctrine Right

[edit] References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} wikipedia:Winter War