Items related to The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Synopsis
On 30 November 1939, Soviet bombers unloaded their bombs on Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Stalin's ultimatum, demanding the cession of huge tracts of territory as a buffer zone against Nazi Germany, had been rejected by the Finnish government, and now a small Baltic republic was at war with the giant Soviet military machine. But this forgotten war, fought under brutal, sub-arctic conditions, often with great heroism on both sides, proved one of the most astonishing in military history. Using guerrilla fighters on skis, even reindeer to haul supplies on sleds, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, and with unfathomable endurance and the charismatic leadership of one of the 20th century's true military geniuses, Finland not only kept at bay but won an epic, if short-lived, victory over the hapless Russian conscripts. Its surreal engagements included the legendary "Sausage Battle", when starving Soviet troops who had over-run a Finnish encampment couldn't resist the cauldrons of hot sausage soup left behind by their opponents - and were ambushed as they stopped to sup. Although by sheer attritional weight of numbers Stalin eventually prevailed over the Finns, their pointed resistance enabled their country to remain free, even as other countries fell one by one.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAurum Press Ltd
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1781312265
- ISBN 13 9781781312261
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages287
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 19.37
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007134525
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781781312261
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Winter War : The Russo-finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 24058598
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781781312261
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Winter War : The Russo-finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 24058598-n
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40 by Trotter, William R. [Paperback ]
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781781312261
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: Monster Bookshop, Fleckney, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9781781312261-GDR
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. On 30 November 1939, Soviet bombers unloaded their bombs on Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Stalin's ultimatum, demanding the cession of huge tracts of territory as a buffer zone against Nazi Germany, had been rejected by the Finnish government. This is a definitive account of the resulting war. Seller Inventory # B9781781312261
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781781312261_new
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Winter War: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-40
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 287 pages. 7.76x5.20x0.83 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1781312265
Quantity: 1 available