Finnish soldiers in  the Battle of Suomussalmi

 

Finnish soldiers in the trenches of the Battle of Suomussalmi during the Winter War.
In the period from December 7, 1939 to January 8, 1940, as a result of hostilities near the village of Suomussalmi, Finnish soldiers defeated the advancing units of the Red Army (163rd and 44th divisions).

 

 

Location: Suomussalmi, Finland
Date: December 1939

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