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In the winter of 1939, Finland faced overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union was invading with hundreds of thousands of troops. Standing in their way was an unlikely defender: a shy farmer and expert marksman who would later become known as “The White Death.” But behind the myth was simply a reserved man fighting for his homeland. Hosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason EnglishWritten by Lucas ReillyStory Editor is Virginia PrescottSenior Producers are Josh Fisher and Emilia BrockAdditional Production by Edeliz PerezStory Editor is Virginia PrescottEditing and Sound Design by Jesse NighswongerMixing and Mastering by Jesse NighswongerResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Lucas ReillyOriginal Music by Elise McCoy and Jesse NighswongerShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producers are Virginia Prescott and Jason English Give it up for our excellent cast who brought this one to life! Featuring Miska Kajanus as Simo Häyhä Additional voices provided by Tuomas Ahva,Jukka Hurme, Tuomas Brock, and Tuukka Rantanen Special thanks to Sirpa Ristimäki-BrockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the winter of 1939, Finland faced overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union was invading with hundreds of thousands of troops. Standing in their way was an unlikely defender: a shy farmer and expert marksman who would later become known as “The White Death.” But behind the myth was simply a reserved man fighting for his homeland. Hosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason EnglishWritten by Lucas ReillyStory Editor is Virginia PrescottSenior Producers are Josh Fisher and Emilia BrockAdditional Production by Edeliz PerezStory Editor is Virginia PrescottEditing and Sound Design by Jesse NighswongerMixing and Mastering by Jesse NighswongerResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Lucas ReillyOriginal Music by Elise McCoy and Jesse NighswongerShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producers are Virginia Prescott and Jason English Give it up for our excellent cast who brought this one to life! Featuring Miska Kajanus as Simo Häyhä Additional voices provided by Tuomas Ahva,Jukka Hurme, Tuomas Brock, and Tuukka Rantanen Special thanks to Sirpa Ristimäki-BrockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the winter of 1939, Finland faced overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union was invading with hundreds of thousands of troops. Standing in their way was an unlikely defender: a shy farmer and expert marksman who would later become known as “The White Death.” But behind the myth was simply a reserved man fighting for his homeland. Hosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason EnglishWritten by Lucas ReillyStory Editor is Virginia PrescottSenior Producers are Josh Fisher and Emilia BrockAdditional Production by Edeliz PerezStory Editor is Virginia PrescottEditing and Sound Design by Jesse NighswongerMixing and Mastering by Jesse NighswongerResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Lucas ReillyOriginal Music by Elise McCoy and Jesse NighswongerShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producers are Virginia Prescott and Jason English Give it up for our excellent cast who brought this one to life! Featuring Miska Kajanus as Simo Häyhä Additional voices provided by Tuomas Ahva,Jukka Hurme, Tuomas Brock, and Tuukka Rantanen Special thanks to Sirpa Ristimäki-BrockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Red Elvis fans! Today we're sharing a story from the Very Special Episodes podcast. In the winter of 1939, Finland faced overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union was invading with hundreds of thousands of troops. Standing in their way was an unlikely defender: a shy farmer and expert marksman who would later become known as “The White Death.” But behind the myth was simply a reserved man fighting for his homeland. Very Special Episodes is a production of iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans. Hosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason EnglishWritten by Lucas ReillyStory Editor is Virginia PrescottSenior Producers are Josh Fisher and Emilia BrockAdditional Production by Edeliz PerezStory Editor is Virginia PrescottEditing and Sound Design by Jesse NighswongerMixing and Mastering by Jesse NighswongerResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Lucas ReillyOriginal Music by Elise McCoy and Jesse NighswongerShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producers are Virginia Prescott and Jason English Give it up for our excellent cast who brought this one to life! Featuring Miska Kajanus as Simo Häyhä Additional voices provided by Tuomas Ahva,Jukka Hurme, Tuomas Brock, and Tuukka Rantanen Special thanks to Sirpa Ristimäki-BrockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the winter of 1939, Finland faced overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union was invading with hundreds of thousands of troops. Standing in their way was an unlikely defender: a shy farmer and expert marksman who would later become known as “The White Death.” But behind the myth was simply a reserved man fighting for his homeland. Hosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason EnglishWritten by Lucas ReillyStory Editor is Virginia PrescottSenior Producers are Josh Fisher and Emilia BrockAdditional Production by Edeliz PerezStory Editor is Virginia PrescottEditing and Sound Design by Jesse NighswongerMixing and Mastering by Jesse NighswongerResearch and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Lucas ReillyOriginal Music by Elise McCoy and Jesse NighswongerShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producers are Virginia Prescott and Jason English Give it up for our excellent cast who brought this one to life! Featuring Miska Kajanus as Simo Häyhä Additional voices provided by Tuomas Ahva,Jukka Hurme, Tuomas Brock, and Tuukka Rantanen Special thanks to Sirpa Ristimäki-BrockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä, otherwise known as the White Death. By the time the Winter War finished in March 1940, he'd taken down over 500 Soviet soldiers all on his own, crowning him the deadliest sniper to have ever lived. Yet, despite the awesome achievement of this man, his story isn't widely known. So, who really was Simo Häyhä, and how did he become the deadliest sniper the world has ever seen? Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailEpisode 258In the frozen forests of northern Europe, where winter silence stretches for miles and the horizon disappears into endless white, one man became a ghost.His name was Simo Häyhä.To his enemies, he was something else entirely—The White Death.During the bitter months of the Winter War, as the vastly outnumbered nation of Finland fought for survival against the might of the Soviet Union, Häyhä moved silently through snow-covered forests, dressed head to toe in white. There were no grand speeches, no dramatic charges—just patience, precision, and an almost unnatural stillness.What followed would become the stuff of legend.In just over 100 days, Häyhä is believed to have recorded more confirmed kills than any sniper in history. No scope. No spotlight. No theatrics. Just a rifle, a steady hand, and an understanding of the land so deep it seemed as if the forest itself was fighting alongside him.But this is not just a story of numbers.It is a story of isolation, of endurance, and of a quiet man shaped by the harsh rhythms of rural life—long before the war ever began. A farmer. A hunter. A man who knew how to disappear.Because legends are rarely born in comfort. They are forged in extremes.And in the brutal winter of 1939, as temperatures dropped to unimaginable lows and the world's attention turned elsewhere, one man would leave an imprint on history as cold and enduring as the snow beneath his feet.This is the story of Simo Häyhä— the man who became a myth, and the myth who became The White Death.Support the showInsta@justpassingthroughpodcastContact:justpassingthroughpodcast@gmail.com

Hiver 1940.La Guerre d'Hiver fait rage entre la Finlande et l'Union soviétique.Dans la forêt enneigée, des soldats soviétiques tombent un à un… sans jamais voir leur ennemi.Son nom : Simo Häyhä. Son surnom : La Mort Blanche.Dans cet épisode de La Petite Histoire, Florent Mounier vous raconte l'histoire du sniper le plus redoutable de l'histoire moderne.❤️ Soutenez La Petite Histoire sur Patreon!

Ranskaa raakana! -podcast tarjoilee kattauksen kieltä ja kulttuuria. 162. jaksossa vieraanani on suomentaja Susanna Tuomi-Giddings, jonka kanssa keskustelen Olivier Norekin teoksesta Talven soturit – Romaani Simo Häyhästä (Otava 2025). Miksi ranskalaiskirjailija halusi kirjoittaa romaanin tarkka-ampuja Simo Häyhästä? Millaista taustatyötä Norek teki romaaniaan varten? Millainen haaste oli suomentaa ranskaksi kirjoitettu teos, joka sijoittuu Suomeen? Millaista taustatyötä vaati romaani suomentaminen? Miten Susanna osasi suomentaa dialogit murteella? Mikä oli palkitsevinta tässä suomennustyössä? Susanna lukee myös otteen suomennoksestaan!  Lisää kielen ja kulttuurin ilmiöistä Johannan blogissa: http://johanna.isosavi.com

Valkoinen kuolema Karjalasta: Simo Häyhästä tuli myytti, joka elää yhä. Mutta minkälainen oli mies legendan takana? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. On hyytävän kylmä talvi vuonna 1939. Metsässä, Suomen ja silloisen Neuvostoliiton rajalla, piileskelee lyhyt karjalalainen maanviljelijä. Valkoiseen lumipukuun pukeutuneena hän on lähes näkymätön valkoisessa maisemassa puiden keskellä. Hän tarkkailee ympäristöään kiväärin avotähtäimen läpi ja odottaa.Miehen nimi on Simo Häyhä. Hän on tarkka-ampuja Suomen armeijassa, ja myöhemmin hänet tullaan tuntemaan nimellä Valkoinen kuolema. Talvisodassa hänestä tulee suomalaisen vastarinnan symboli, mutta myös propagandan väline, kun hänen kerrotaan ampuneen yli 500 neuvostosotilasta. Yli 80 vuotta myöhemmin monet ylistävät häntä sankarina sosiaalisessa mediassa, mutta Venäjällä reaktiot ovat toisenlaisia.Kotona keittiönpöydän ääressä hän on kuitenkin vain Simo-setä – mies, jonka leuka naksuu syödessä. Hän ei puhu sodasta, eivätkä kaikki sukulaiset edes tiedä, mitä Simo teki talvisodassa.Simo ei kuitenkaan koskaan unohda. Ja kun kyläläinen Olli kysyy, voisiko haastatella häntä, Simo kertoo sodasta omin sanoin.Haastateltavat: Joakim Paasikivi / sota-asiantuntija, geopoliittinen neuvonantaja ja eläkkeellä oleva majuri, Terhi / Simo Häyhän sukulainen, Tapio Saarelainen / kirjailija, sotatieteiden tohtori ja entinen Suomen puolustusvoimien työntekijä,Kari Partanen / toiminnanjohtaja Kollaa ja Simo Häyhä -museo, Simo Häyhä / maanviljelijä, tarkka-ampujaDokumentin on tehnyt Hanna SihlmanSimo Häyhän haastattelu: Olli HäyhäVastaava tuottaja Sveriges Radio Finska: Lotta Hoppu, lotta.hoppu@sverigesradio.se Käsikirjoitustoimittaja: Tiina Laitila Kälvemark Loppumiksaus: Johannes OscarssonLainauksia lukivat: Kris Boswell, Onni Halme, Edit Lindblad, Marko Säävälä, Maiju Ristkari, Lotta Hoppu.Ohjelmassa käytetyt ääniklipit: Anis Don Deminan, Weird Historyn ja Sabaton Historyn youtubekanavat. Tiktok ja Instagram: Sohobrody, Ryan Kelly Comedy, Brut, Cronicashlh, Turkcetarih, Hapi, The LSD Exprecience, IconinInspires, Braindinnerr, Steven Bell, USP, Gpenceresitarih, Pandoras Box. Ohjelma tehtiin talvella 2025.

Grudzień 1939 roku. Na terenie Finlandii toczą się krwawe walki. ZSRR dysponuje ogromną przewagą liczebną, a Stalin liczy na szybkie i łatwe zwycięstwo. Jednak Finlandia skutecznie się broni i zadaje wrogowi dotkliwe straty. Ogromne spustoszenie w szeregach Armii Czerwonej sieją fińscy snajperzy. Spośród nich największą sławę zdobywa Simo Häyhä, który do dziś jest uznawany za najlepszego snajpera w historii. Przypisuje się mu ponad 500 śmiertelnych trafień. Co sprawiało, że był tak śmiertelnie skuteczny? Jak potoczyły się jego losy po zakończeniu wojny zimowej? O tym opowiadamy w dzisiejszym odcinku Misji specjalnej.

Vita döden från Karelen: Simo Häyhä fascinerar långt efter vinterkriget. Vad kostar det att bli symbol för Finlands överlevnad? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. I den isande skogen vid gränsen mellan Finland och dåvarande Sovjetunionen, vintern 1939, ligger en kort man från finska Karelen gömd i snön. Han heter Simo Häyhä – prickskytten som senare kommer att beskrivas som världens dödligaste. Under vinterkriget blir han en symbol för finskt motstånd, men också ett propagandaverktyg när han enligt uppgifter skjuter över 500 sovjetiska soldater. 80 år senare hyllas han som hjälte i sociala medier, medan han i ryska uttalanden avfärdas som något helt annat.Hemma vid köksbordet är han däremot bara farbror Simo – mannen vars käke låter konstigt när han äter. Han som aldrig talar om kriget men som ändå, ända in i sitt testamente, håller fast vid hoppet om att få tillbaka det som en gång gick förlorat.Medverkande: Joakim Paasikivi / militärexpert, geopolitisk rådgivare, pensionerad överstelöjtnant Terhi / släkting till Simo Häyhä. Tapio Saarelainen / författare, doktor i krigsvetenskap, tidigare anställd vid finska Försvarsmakten, Kari Partanen / museichef Kollaa ja Simo Häyhä-museum En dokumentär av Hanna Sihlman Exekutiv producent på Sveriges Radio Finska: Lotta Hoppu, lotta.hoppu@sverigesradio.se Berättarröst: Ramin FarzinManusredaktör: Tiina Laitila Kälvemark Slutmix: Magnus KjellssonArkivljud från Yle och Sveriges RadioInläsningar av: Kris Boswell, Jesse Majakari, Edit Lindblad, Marko Säävälä, Johanna DicksonLjudklipp från: Anis Don Deminas youtube-kanal, Weird Historys youtube-kanal, Sabaton Historys youtube-kanal. Från tiktok och instagram: Sohobrody, Ryan Kelly Comedy, Brut, Cronicashlh, Turkcetarih, Hapi, The LSD Exprecience, IconinInspires, Braindinnerr, Steven Bell, USP, Gpenceresitarih, Pandoras Box. Programmet gjordes hösten 2025

Kulttuuriykkösessä keskustellaan talvisodan legendaarisesta tarkka-ampujasta Simo Häyhästä. Häyhä on usein mainittu maailmanhistorian menestyneimpänä tarkka-ampujana. Ranskalainen kirjailija Olivier Norek julkaisi viime vuonna romaanin "Talven soturit", joka pohjautuu talvisotaan ja Simo Häyhän tarinaan. Kirja on saavuttanut suuren suosion Ranskassa, ja käännösoikeudet on myyty useisiin maihin. Lähetyksessä mm. arvioidaan, miten hyvin ranskalaiskirjailija on pitänyt faktat kohdallaan. Haastateltavina ovat sotahistorian tutkija ja kolmen eri yliopiston dosentti Lasse Laaksonen sekä Simo Häyhän haastatellut ja hänestä kirjan Simo Häyhä - Talvisodan legendaarinen tarkka-ampuja kirjoittanut Tapio Saarelainen. Lähetyksen juontaa Nicklas Wancke.

Simo Häyhä (1905-2002) fue un francotirador finlandés durante la Guerra de Invierno (1939-1940), apodado «La Muerte Blanca» por su camuflaje nevado y su letalidad implacable. En solo 100 días, acumuló más de 500 muertes confirmadas, sembrando pánico en las tropas soviéticas. Su historia es un catálogo de horror bélico: precisión inhumana en condiciones extremas, mutilaciones y una supervivencia que desafía la lógica. Esta noche conoceremos su historia de la mano del periodista Alfon Arranz. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

"Un Segundo de Luz" es la sección cultural de La Hora Oscura, donde ampliamos el componente cultural de cada episodio, de una forma más extensa: libros, comics, juegos, cine...y todo de la mano de nuestro especialista Jesús García. ¡Escúchalo ya y a disfrutar! Episodio de La Hora Oscura al que remite este programa: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/161354851 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

🇫🇮En los bosques helados de Finlandia, bajo el cielo gris de la Guerra de Invierno, un hombre vestido de blanco cambió el curso del combate. Con más de 500 bajas acreditadas, Simo Häyhä, la “Muerte Blanca”, acechó al ejército soviético sin ser visto, sin usar mira telescópica, sin bajar la guardia ni un solo día. Una epopeya de nieve y cadencia, un retrato de precisión, sacrificio y sombra. ¿Héroe? ¿Asesino? ¿Leyenda? 👀🔎¿Quieres conocer otros héroes anónimos de la historia? Escucha también nuestro especial sobre "John Rabe: El ángel de Nanjing": https://go.ivoox.com/rf/133149075 ♥️¿Aún no eres fan premium? Suscríbete para apoyarnos y escucha nuestros episodios exclusivos:👇🏻👇🏻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/891264 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

This week we deep dive into how a newly founded America's insecurity about their status in the world led to their obsession with front lawns (and 9/11?) and the story of Portland's most polite train robber, Bill Miner. A listener email explains how Max Headroom briefly took over the Chicago airwaves in 1987.ROSE CITY COMIC-CON: SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2025ARTIST ALLEY: TABLE D-01Episode Tabs:The American Obsession with Lawnshttps://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/anthropology-in-practice/the-american-obsession-with-lawns/Outlaw Bill Miner's First Train Robbery was a Fiascohttps://offbeatoregon.com/1311b-bill-miner-train-robber-in-oregon.htmlListener Tabs:30 Years Later, Notorious ‘Max Headroom Incident' Remains a Mysteryhttps://news.wttw.com/2017/11/21/30-years-later-notorious-max-headroom-incident-remains-mysterySimo Häyhähttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simo_HäyhäEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aSUPPORT THE SHOW by adding theTab For a Cause extension: tabforanimals.org/opentabs and help end suffering for animals trapped on factory farms today!Get 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simo Häyhä became known throughout 1939 Finland as "The White Death." He also made history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

Cenno storico per fare colpo su crush amante degli action movies, da Die Hard a John Wick. Raccontale la storia di Simo Häyhä, noto anche come “Morte Bianca”, ovvero uno dei cecchini più letali della storia. Ma che non si immagini un Jason Statham finlandese, tutt'altro. Il nostro Simo era un adorabile nanetto timidino — googlare per credere — nato nel 1905 proveniente da una famiglia di contadini carinissimi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I denne ukens episode skal vi gjennom mange spennende temaer; polaroidbildet i Tara Calico-saken, Menendez-brødrene som endelig har fått en STOR oppdatering, P. Diddy rettssaken som nettopp har begynt i New York og ikke minst har Sondre tatt med seg en ny sak til Sondres Utvalgte, som han har gledet seg til å prate om. Saken handler om Simo Häyhä fra Finland, også kalt "The White Death". Han var en krigshelt som i sin tid drepte over 500 motstandere som skarpskytter, og Sondre forklarer ham som en av sine helter! Denne episoden vil du ikke gå glipp av.

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The pair you are about to hear are not professionals. Their opinions and beliefs are not facts. They are just two idiots that are Spitting Nonsense. Hi, We are Jasmine and Zach here to present you with some nerdy news! We upload our news podcast on Wednesdays and our bonus episode on Saturdays! Support us by following us on Discord at: discord.gg/yjxsKww Give us feedback and let us know how you feel in our #questions-and-suggestions channel on the Discord listed above.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Simo Häyhä ha sido sin duda el francotirador más letal de toda la historia de las armas. En este programa no solo hablaremos de este combatiente finlandés sino de su arma , el M28 Pystykorva, una copia finesa del Mosin Nagant 1891 de origen ruso pero mejorado por los finlandeses y también hablaremos de los métodos y tácticas de combate de Häyhä Si quieres apoyar nuestra labor de divulgación y quieres disfrutar de estos especiales para fans mecenas, dale al botón azul de APOYAR y desde 1,49€ al mes los tendrás disponibles a la vez que no tendrás publicidad en los programas en abierto Musica intro: Fallen Soldier,licencia gratuita, de Biz Baz Estudio Licencia Creative Commons Fuentes: Propias del colaborador Audios y música: Njet Molotoff! Finnish winter war song! ei Molotoff Suomen talvisotalaulu Portada : Sergio Murata Productor: Vega Gónzalez Director /Colaborador: Sergio Murata Espero que os guste y os animo a suscribiros, dar likes, y compartir en redes sociales y a seguirnos por facebook y/o twitter. Recordad que esta disponible la opción de Suscriptor Fan , donde podréis acceder a programas en exclusiva. Podéis opinar a través de ivoox, en twitter @Niebladeguerra1 y ver el material adicional a través de facebook https://www.facebook.com/sergio.murata.77 o por mail a niebladeguerraprograma@hotmail.com Telegram Si quieres acceder a él sigue este enlace https://t.me/niebladeguerra Además tenemos un grupo de conversación, donde otros compañeros, podcaster ,colaboradores y yo, tratamos temas diversos de historia, algún pequeño juego y lo que sea, siempre que sea serio y sin ofensas ni bobadas. Si te interesa entrar , a través del canal de Niebla de Guerra en Telegram, podrás acceder al grupo. También podrás a través de este enlace (O eso creo ) https://t.me/joinchat/Jw1FyBNQPOZtEKjgkh8vXg NUEVO CANAL DE YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUjlWkD8GPoq7HnuQGzxfw/featured?view_as=subscriber BLOGS AMIGOS https://www.davidlopezcabia.es/ con el escritor de novela bélica David López Cabia https://www.eurasia1945.com/ Del escritor e historiador, Rubén Villamor Algunos podcast amigos LA BIBLIOTECA DE LA HISTORIA https://www.ivoox.com/biblioteca-de-la-historia_sq_f1566125_1 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/ blog especializado en temas de aviación Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

En esta ocasión, Lord David Starling, nos hablará de Simo Häyhä conocido como " la muerte blanca". Considerado a día de hoy como el francotirador más letal de la historia. Un soldado finlandés que ocasionará el terror entre las filas soviéticas. La música ha sido creada, registrada y cedida por nuestro querido amigo Sir Edward Madrid. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Tällä kertaa Tuomiolla-podcastissa keskustellaan muun muassa tulevasta Häyhä-elokuvasta, ihanasta Wickedistä, mielenkiintoisesta Hereticistä sekä Anna Kendrickin debyyttiohjaus Woman of the Hourista.

En novembre 1939, l'Union soviétique envahit la Finlande, déclenchant ainsi un chapitre de 105 jours qui va rester dans l'histoire sous le nom de Guerre d'Hiver. Une invasion stratégique en pleine "drôle de guerre" à la quelle la Finlande, malgré sa taille et ses ressources limitées, va farouchement résister, notamment grâce à un homme, devenu héros et mythe: le sniper Simo Häyhä. Olivier Norek raconte au micro de Cindya Izzarelli son histoire dans "les guerriers de l'hiver" (Ed. Lafon), un ouvrage à la lisière de la novélisation historique et de la reconstitution de papier... " Sujets traités : Simo Häyhä, Finlande, Guerre d'Hiver, héros, mythe Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Explorez la légendaire guerre d'hiver entre la Finlande et la Russie soviétique à travers le regard perçant de l'écrivain Olivier Norek. Découvrez l'incroyable destin de Simo Häyhä, le redoutable sniper finlandais surnommé la "Mort blanche", qui a abattu 542 soldats ennemis durant ce conflit historique.Cet épisode marquant de l'histoire militaire continue de fasciner, et Norek parvient à rendre ce récit encore plus vivant et captivant.Au-delà des faits historiques, Olivier Norek nous emmène au cœur de l'âme finlandaise et de son esprit de résistance, connu sous le nom de "sisu". Il nous présente également des personnages secondaires tout aussi complexes, comme l'inquiétant Utti Lainen, ancien légionnaire et surnommé "l'Horreur du Maroc" pour ses actes redoutables. Ce roman ne se contente pas de raconter des exploits de guerre, mais plonge également dans les psychologies fascinantes des protagonistes, dévoilant leurs forces et leurs faiblesses.Avec un mélange d'exploits militaires, d'amitiés indéfectibles et de descentes aux enfers psychologiques, ce roman historique palpitant offre une nouvelle perspective sur un conflit souvent méconnu. Olivier Norek, maître incontesté du récit, prouve une fois de plus son talent pour renouveler notre regard sur les événements historiques, tout en capturant l'essence humaine dans des moments de grande intensité.Ne manquez pas ce tour de force littéraire qui vous plonge dans les profondeurs de la guerre d'hiver et révèle la puissance d'un peuple indomptable face à l'adversité.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

Ryan takes the lead today and tells us about the most amazing man, who isn't really known to the world! His story is crazy and I think Ry wants to put himself forward for the lead role if they ever make a movie about him! Vicky shares an inventive way of making smoke rings sexy! lolChapters:00:00 Welcome to the Padded Cell Podcast00:32 Casual Chit-Chat and October Vibes02:10 Jesus Christ Superstar Discussion08:55 Funny Anecdotes and Personal Stories12:50 Introducing Simo Häyhä: The Deadliest Sniper19:12 The White Death: Simo Häyhä's Legacy19:43 The Red Army's Struggle and Simo's Injury20:37 Simo Häyhä's Survival and Post-War Life20:57 The Toll of War: Soviet Losses and Finnish Gains22:21 Simo Häyhä's Sniper Tactics and Achievements23:44 Reflections on the Morality of Sniping28:57 Fetish Factoids: Exploring Capnolagnia32:00 Smoking Fetish in Media and Culture33:29 Vaginal Smoking: A Unique Fetish35:59 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement▶︎ Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/ThePaddedCellPodcastWatch the podcast on YouTube:▶︎ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaddedCellPodcastFollow The Padded Cell for more:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551425184285▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepaddedcell_podcast/?hl=en-gb▶︎ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepaddedcellpodcastRecorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web - http://www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com▶︎ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/liverpoolpodcaststudios▶︎ LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/company/liverpool-podcast-studios

Présent sur les premières listes de plusieurs grands prix de l'automne, le nouveau roman d'Olivier Norek tranche avec la fibre policière de l'auteur français: en relatant le parcours de Simo Häyhä, tireur d'élite finlandais et héros de la Guerre d'hiver, le romancier brosse un tableau historique fascinant sur un épisode relativement méconnu de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Par Catherine Fattebert

Olivier Norek a publié Les Guerriers de l'hiver en août 2024 aux éditions Michel Lafon. C'est un roman historique sur un épisode assez peu connu : l'invasion de la Finlande par la Russie, à la fin de l'année 1939. Un enjeu de taille pour Staline qui ne veut pas que l'armée allemande arrive aux portes des pays nordiques. Le conflit semble déséquilibré et, pourtant, la petite nation résiste vaillamment, pendant trois mois, avant de capituler. L'auteur suit alors un tireur d'élite, Simo Häyhä, surnommé «La Mort Blanche» par les Russes.Dans ce nouvel épisode du Moment des Livres, Bruno Corty, rédacteur en chef au Figaro littéraire, reçoit Olivier Norek pour parler de son nouveau roman, qui se trouve dans les sélections du prix Goncourt et du Renaudot.Vous pouvez retrouver Le moment des Livres sur Figaro Radio, le site du Figaro et toutes les plateformes d'écoute. Si cet épisode vous a plu, n'hésitez pas à vous abonner et à donner votre avis !Montage : Lila FadelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

L'écrivain et scénariste français, ancien capitaine de police judiciaire Olivier Norek est notre invité pour son roman "Les Guerriers de l'hiver" (Michel Lafon). Lorsqu'en 1939, à la veille de Noël, l'Union soviétique de 180 millions d'habitants décide d'envahir la Finlande de 3 millions d'âmes, elle ne se doute pas que ce conflit, qui n'aurait dû durer que quelques jours, l'entraînera dans l'un des affrontements les plus rudes de son histoire. Si rude et si honteux qu'il en a même disparu des manuels scolaires russes. La Finlande, qu'ils pensaient si faible, va se révéler une adversaire redoutable, avec pour alliés sa nature inhospitalière et son climat inamical atteignant les - 50 degrés. Fermiers et ouvriers devenus soldats, épouses devenues infirmières, messagères ou opératrices radio, les Finlandais défendront leur terre, leur patrie et leur famille, et parmi eux va naître une légende. Simo Häyhä, le plus grand sniper de l'Histoire. Un jeune homme amoureux de la nature et de sa forêt que rien ne prédestinait à tuer, mais dont le simple surnom, « la Mort Blanche », fera trembler et même reculer des troupes russes entières. La bravoure et l'audace de ces « guerriers de l'hiver » seront telles que l'auteur, pour les raconter, pour écrire ces moments épiques que même le cinéma n'oserait imaginer dans leur grandeur et leur horreur, prévient qu'il rien n'a été inventé… À partir de 16h00, Jérôme Colin et ses chroniqueurs vous offrent toute l'actualité culturelle : cinéma, musique, littérature, théâtre… Toujours avec une touche d'humour. Après Bagarre dans la Discothèque, le jeu musical décalé, Jérôme reçoit un grand invité et, dans la dernière demi-heure, avec Hélène Maquet, Julie Morelle et les chroniqueurs, ils vous emmènent dans la bonne humeur vers la nouvelle émission d'info de fin de journée. 1h30 de plaisir intelligent. Merci pour votre écoute Entrez sans Frapper c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 16h à 17h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de Entrez sans Frapper sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/8521 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Vous pourriez également apprécier ces autres podcasts issus de notre large catalogue: Le voyage du Stradivarius Feuermann : https://audmns.com/rxPHqEENoir Jaune Rouge - Belgian Crime Story : https://feeds.audiomeans.fr/feed/6e3f3e0e-6d9e-4da7-99d5-f8c0833912c5.xmlLes Petits Papiers : https://audmns.com/tHQpfAm Des rencontres inspirantes avec des artistes de tous horizons. Galaxie BD: https://audmns.com/nyJXESu Notre podcast hebdomadaire autour du 9ème art.Nom: Van Hamme, Profession: Scénariste : https://audmns.com/ZAoAJZF Notre série à propos du créateur de XII et Thorgal. Franquin par Franquin : https://audmns.com/NjMxxMg Ecoutez la voix du créateur de Gaston (et de tant d'autres...)

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So we've been going for two weeks, I was in the ER on new years eve into new years day, I don't really want to get into it but it involved fireworks and a "hold my beer" moment..... not really, but I was in the ER. The following week Nate wasn't feeling well but, I also presented Nate with his Christmas present which he didn't appreciate, but now we're back. This weeks episode is Super Humans, and next week's will be a continuation. This is stories of humans who how done crazy things, like the first story of Daniel Daly who is basically a one many army, and also the second story about Simo Häyhä, also known as White Death, a ridiculous sniper. As always we hope you enjoy the stories and our usual shenanigans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanumobscura/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanumobscura/support

In the conclusion of this special 4-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII snipers on the Eastern Front defending their homeland, a Finnish man and a Ukrainian woman who couldn't have been more different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part three of this special 4-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII snipers on the Eastern Front defending their homeland, a Finnish man and a Ukrainian woman who couldn't have been more different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of this special 4-part episode, Margaret continues her conversation with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII snipers on the Eastern Front defending their homeland, a Finnish man and a Ukrainian woman who couldn't have been more different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret talks with firearms historian Karl Kasarda about two WWII snipers on the Eastern Front defending their homeland a Finnish man and a Ukrainian woman who couldn't have been more different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Snaxton & Goose as they discuss the amazing story of plane crash AND Amazon jungle survivor, Juliane Koepcke, as well as one of the most prolific snipers in history, Simo Häyhä. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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Mike, Drew, and Tiny discuss Simo Häyäh

Juan Antonio Cebrián nos habla en Pasajes de la Historia de 'La rosa de los vientos' sobre la conocida como guerra de Invierno, entre Finlandia y la Unión Soviética. Tuvo lugar entre el 30 de noviembre de 1939 y el 13/14 de marzo 1940. Además, destaca la labor del francotirador Simo Häyhä, que se ha convertido en leyenda.

Simo Häyhä, valkoinen kuolema ja Kollaan sankari on kaikkien aikojen tappavin ja ehkä legendaarisin tarkka-ampuja. Tässä jaksossa käydään läpi Häyhän elämää, hänen lyhyttä mutta ennätyksellisen tehokasta sotilas uraansa ja Kollaan hyytävän rintaman tapahtumia. Tämä jakso ei pidempiä esittelyjä kaipaa joten kipin kapin kuuntelemaan! Jakso on toteutettu Kaatuneiden muistosäätiön ja turvallisuuden tukisäätiön avustuksella.

Simo Häyhä tormented Soviet forces invading his native Finland between December 1939 and March 1940, killing 542 enemy soldiers in only 98 days. In the hostile, minus forty degree conditions of the Finnish winter of 1939-40, a man clad all in white lay with packed snow mounded in front of him as he awaited his enemy. The man was Simo Häyhä and he was armed with only a regulation, bolt action rifle – he preferred the standard sight as it could not fog over or catch the light and was less conspicuous than a telescopic sight. Next to him lay his sub-machinegun and he was no less deadly with that weapon. During the Winter War, Häyhä accurate sniper fire would account for almost an entire battalion of Russian soldiers. Dur: 24mins File: .mp3

Katelyn and Sophie discuss the murder of Dorothy Stratten and the Finnish sniper with the most confirmed kills on record, Simo Häyhä.Check out our Merchandise from BonfireFor links to the sources used in this episode and more, please visit Our WebsiteFind us on Instagram and Facebook and check out our fellow podcasts on PodMoth Network

www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast   Simo Hayha   Let's talk about Finland   officially called the Republic of Finland.   The country's name was said to be found on three runestones.    has about 168,000 lakes and 179,000 islands.   Helsinki is capital    As for weather, In Helsinki, the summers are comfortable and partly cloudy and the winters are long, freezing, snowy, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 17°F to 71°F and is rarely below -3°F or above 79°F.   Member of the EU   338,455 square kilometres (130,678 sq mi) with a population of 5.5 million people.   Helsinki is capital  According to an American study, an average of 7,000 rifle-caliber shots were required to achieve one combat kill during the First World War. During the Vietnam War this number had increased to more than 25,000. So, for Simo Häyhä's more than 505 kills, more than 13,550,000 bullets would have been needed in Vietnam. Simo Was born December 17th, 1905   In the Kiiskinen hamlet of the Rautjärvi, Viipuri Province, In southern Finland.   Not far from the Russian border.   His father, Juho Häyhä, was the owner of the Mattila farm while Simo's mother, Katriina was known as a “loving and hard-working farmer's wife”.   He was the the second youngest of eight children,    Went to school in the village of Miettilä in Kivennapa parish   Working on his family's farm and hunting in the Finnish wilderness made him tough, yet very patient.   Built his own farm along with his eldest brother.    Proficient farmer, hunter, and skier.   At 17, Simo joined the Finnish voluntary Militia Civil Guard, kind of like the National Guard in the US.    Was only 5' 3”   Was great at marksmanship and won several shooting competitions, having many trophies and awards in his home.   Was a shy guy that wasn't a big fan of the spotlight   At 19, Simo started a 15 month mandatory military service, called Conscription, in the Bicycle Battalion 2 in Raivola.    He didn't even start sniper training until he was 20.   Simo was supposedly able to estimate distances up to 150 meters (500 ft) within 1 meter or 3.3 ft. That's over 1 and a half football fields in length.    An author that wrote about Simo said that he once hit a target 16 times from 150 meters away in only one minute. “This was an unbelievable accomplishment with a bolt action rifle, considering that each cartridge had to be manually fed with a fixed magazine that held together five cartridges.” That's insane.   Simo went back to his farm until the invasion happened.   THE WAR   The Soviets didn't trust Germany and wanted a buffer zone.   In the autumn of 1939, the Soviet Union demanded that Finland move their border back 25 kilometers from Leningrad.    The Finnish government refused.   The Soviet Union staged an incident at the border, using it as an excuse to attack Finland.   This started the Winter War.   Stalin sent over 750,000 Russian soldiers to invade Finland. Finland's army had only 300,000, a few tanks and just over 100 aircraft.   Russia had almost 6000 tanks and over 3000 aircraft.   Stalin thought Finland would be a pushover. He was wrong.  Simo was called up. He pulled out his old gun, joined the Finnish army and entered the Winter War between 1939 and 1940.   This war was between Finland and Russia and the temperatures were between -40 and -4 degrees Fahrenheit.     Simo dressed in all white camo where the Russian troops weren't given any camo, making them easier targets.   They wore their standard Green greatcoats.   This disorganization was due to Stalin freaking out and killing most of his superior generals, leaving confusion and a lack of leadership.   ON A SIDE NOTE    The Finns were also smart in their tactics, the most notable of which were known as “Motti”-tactics. Since the Soviets would invade by the roads, the Finns would hide out in the surrounding wilderness. They would then let the invaders cross the border, and attack them from behind.   the Finns faced both the 9th and 14th Soviet Armies, and at one point were fighting against as many as 12 divisions - about 160,000 soldiers. Also at one point in the same area, there were only 32 Finns fighting against over 4,000 Soviets   The Russian army supposedly gave him the name “white Death”, but some speculation believes it was propaganda created by Finland. Kind of like the new “Ghost Of Kiev”.   Russian prisoners claimed that “white death” was referring to how cold it gets in the deepest parts of the forests.    The Finnish newspapers used the name and the likeness of an “invisible soldier” to create and proport a hero for the war.    He was also called the “magic shooter”.   Even rumors that captured Russian soldiers were disappointed to not get to meet Simo.   AS A SNIPER   All 500 of Simos kills were supposedly done in less than 100 days.   That's an average of 5 kills a day. Not a lot of sunlight during this time of the year.   On February 17th, 1940 Simo was awarded an honorary rifle.   Given by Commander Svensson, for 219 confirmed kills with a rifle and 219 with a submachine gun.   December 21, 1939 was his daily high kill count of 25.    Army chaplain Rantamaa claims it was more like 542 confirmed kills, starting from the beginning of the war until he was injured   Some Finnish documents say he had:   138 sniper kills in 22 days, published on December 22, 1939   199 sniper kills published on January 26th, 1940   219 Sniper kills published on February 17th, 1940   259 Sniper kills (40 in 18 days) published on March 7th, 1940   In Simo's memoirs found in 2017, he had a “sin list” that claims around 500 kills.   Finnish historian Marjomaa claims the number to be like “more than 200 kills” due to the absence of bodies and the use of the press's propaganda. Still a lot.   Simo's gun of choice was his SAKO M/28-30, a Finnish version of a Mosin-Nagant, known as “The Spitz” because of its front sights resembling the head of a dog. Also, a popular bolt action rifle in the video game, Call of Duty.   Simo liked iron sights, not scopes. He claimed that he could keep his head lower and it gave him a smaller target.   Iron sights were dependable where scopes could fog up in cold weather and made the gun easier to hide. Not to mention the reflection of light from the scope's lens could show enemies where the sniper was positioned.   Simo knew how cold it could be out there so he dressed for the weather wearing multiple layers. This meant he could stay out in the cold longer, waiting for his attack or to wait after.   He kept sugar and bread in his pockets.   He would eat them for calories to help keep him warm.   Unlike most snipers, Simo didn't fire from the prone position; he preferred sitting up.    Being shorter helped him as he hid from enemies.   He would go out at night, improve his favorite shooting positions, and perform meticulous maintenance on his rifle so that it would never jam, especially in the cold conditions.   He would head to his spot for the day before sunrise and stay there until after the sun had set.   Daylight only lasted for roughly 3 hours a day.   Simo would pile the snow or pour water on it in a way that the blast from his barrel wouldn't disturb the snow in front of him and even kept snow in his mouth to keep his breath from showing the enemy where he was.   He'd place his gloves on the snow and his rifle on top of them to lessen the recoil.   In the early days of the fighting, a Soviet sniper had killed three junior platoon leaders and an NCO. Simo's platoon leader told him to take out the sniper. As the sun was setting, the Soviet sniper carelessly abandoned his position. As he did, the sunlight glinted off his sniper scope. Simo put a round through his face.   Later another Soviet sniper kept Häyhä's unit pinned down. Again, Simo was called upon  and began to search for his target.  Using another Finnish lieutenant as a spotter, he took the Soviet sniper out with a single shot from 400 meters.   Simo told a writer that snipers didn't aim for headshots. “The head is a small size compared to the torso and for that reason, I always fired at the center of the torso. Shooting an enemy should only be done so when the probability of killing the enemy is at its highest, and if aiming at his head, a slight misjudgment leads to a miss which can give away your position with no gain taken.”   WOUNDED   Russia ordered counter snipers and artillery missions to SPECIFICALLY take out Simo.   Most failed.   Simo was almost killed on March 6th, 1940.   Shot in the face by an explosive, incendiary round, which explodes on impact.   Hit his lower left jaw, removing his upper jaw, most of his lower jaw and most of his left cheek.   Russians thought he was dead and threw him on a pile of bodies.   Finnish soldiers went looking for him and noticed a leg twitching in the pile of bodies.   The soldiers took him to get help and said “half his face was missing.”   Rumors of Simo's death were everywhere.   One week later, he regained consciousness. The day that peace was declared.   The Finnish Army was exhausted, its ammunition nearly out, and its defensive lines close to being overrun. So, Finland was forced to sign the Treaty of Moscow on March 12, 1940. Under the treaty, it ceded 11 percent of its territory to the Soviet Union, more than the Soviets demanded prior to the start of the conflict.   Took him over 14 months to recover after 26 surgeries.   Saw a story about his death in a newspaper. He sent them a letter saying he was alive.   After recovery, he wanted to go back out to fight but wasn't permitted.   AWARDS   Simo received the first and second class medals of liberty.   And The Kollaa fighters medal   Was promoted from the lowest ranked non commissioned officer (yes, that was his rank while he did all of this) to First military rank of an officer.    Nominated as a Knight of the Mannerheim Cross, which is considered the greatest Finnish Military honor.   Was given his own farm in southeastern Finland. Fittingly, it was located near the Russian border. Probably to remind them of what he did last time.   AFTER THE WAR   Became a successful moose hunter and dog breeder.   Received death threats from people who thought what he accomplished was wrong.   Never talked about the war or what he had been through.   When asked how he became such a bad ass his response was, “practice.”   When asked if had any remorse he said, “"I did what I was told to do, as well as I could. There would be no Finland unless everyone else had done the same".   Simo died in 2002 at the age of 96 while living in a war veterans nursing home. He never married or had children.    Nobody in history has ever been credited with more confirmed kills than Simo Häyhä.   OH AND BY THE WAY. Despite gaining around 22,000 square miles of Finnish land, the Soviets lost the Winter War with most of their troops having been killed by the defending Finns. A Russian general later remarked that the land they had conquered was “just enough to bury their dead”. https://knowledgeeager.com/best-sniper-movies/

A fines de noviembre de 1939 el gigante Soviético se lanzó sobre su vecino Finlandia. El mundo esperaba una rápida victoria de Stalin, pero se llevó una sorpresa. La aguerrida defensa finesa se vio representada en el francotirador más implacable de la historia: Simo Häyhä

A fines de noviembre de 1939 el gigante Soviético se lanzó sobre su vecino Finlandia. El mundo esperaba una rápida victoria de Stalin, pero se llevó una sorpresa. La aguerrida defensa finesa se vio representada en el francotirador más implacable de la historia: Simo Häyhä

“Simo Häyhä” was a fearless Finnish military sniper known as the “White Death” during the 1939-40 Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union. - Estimations vary, but Simo Hayha has been attributed between 300-800 kills during a 100-day period, while fighting on the frontlines in the harsh, frozen (-20 to -40 Celsius), Finnish terrain. - Simo Häyhä NEVER used a scope when sniping (wtf!?) and employed a set of unique battle techniques and mindsets in order to maximize his ability to defend Finland. - The Red Army severely outnumbered the Finns during the Winter War and relied on sheer expendable bodies to overwhelm the Finnish army. However, what the Finns lacked in numbers, they made up for in spirit and adept understanding of their unique territory. - Although the Finns ultimately “lost” the Winter War, they put a massive dent in The Red Army – the Soviets lost between 138,000 to 168,000 men, while the Finns lost 25,904. - Due to this, the Winter War played a major role in the fall of Nazi Germany as it led Hitler to believe the Soviet Union was weaker than they actually were (i.e., if Finland could stand up to The Red Army, Germany MUST be able to…). Germany later ended up spreading their resources thin when they attacked the Soviet Union, having to fight a war on both sides, contributing to their defeat. - This is a story about a true champion among men. Simo Häyhä represents the mastery that is within all of us. He represents the ability to draw massive strength from within and stand up to a giant despite overwhelming odds. He is the embodiment of raw practice and training that leads to skills with unexpected consequences. We should always seek to do our best, like Simo Häyhä, you never know when your best will change the world. - This topic was a pleasure to research and discuss. - What say you? #winterwar #sniper #hero

This week, we tell the story of the Finnish War hero, Simo Häyhä, also known as The White Death! Simo Häyhä was the legendary Finnish War hero, who served his country during the 1939-1940 conflict known as the Winter War against the former Soviet Union. Simo served a total of 98 days with 6th Battalion, Infantry Regiment 34 amassing over 500 kills. The war itself lasted 105 days, but Simo was wounded by an exploding bullet and hospitalized during the last week of the war. Simo's nickname was The White Death of the Winter War, a nickname given to him by the Russians.