Winter War

The Winter War was a conflict between the Soviet Union and Finland that lasted from November 1939 to March 1940. It began when the Soviets invaded Finland aiming to secure strategic borders. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Finnish forces used their knowledge of the harsh winter terrain and innovative tactics to strongly resist the invasion. The war ended with Finland ceding some territory to the Soviets but maintaining its independence. The conflict highlighted Finland's resilience and demonstrated how determined smaller nations can effectively oppose larger, more powerful aggressors in challenging conditions.