The Winter War[F 6] was a war between the Soviet Union and Finland. It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland on 30 November 1939, three months after the outbreak of World War II, …

Russo-Finnish War (November 30, 1939–March 12, 1940), also called the Winter War, war waged by the Soviet Union against Finland at the beginning of World War II, following the conclusion …

On November 30, 1939, following a series of ultimatums and failed negotiations, the Soviet Red Army launched an invasion of Finland with half a million troops. Though vastly outnumbered …

Mar 30, 2025 · The Russo-Finnish War, also known as the Winter War, was fought from November 1939 to March 1940 and saw the Soviet Union seize 11 percent of Finland.

The ‘Winter War’ of 1939-1940, also known as the Russo-Finnish War, saw the tiny Finnish Army take on the might of the Soviet Union’s gigantic Red Army. There was mistrust between the …

Sep 12, 2025 · Explore the Winter War timeline – the Soviet invasion of Finland from November 1939 to March 1940, with daily events, battles, and turning points.

The Winter War was fought between the Soviet Union and Finland in late 1939 and early 1940 during the period of World War II when Germany was at war with England, France, and Poland.

The Winter War was a conflict between the Soviet Union and Finland, which began with the latter being invaded in November 1939. Despite superior military strength, especially in tanks and …

Explore the Winter War (1939-1940), a pivotal conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union that shaped European history. Discover its causes, key battles like Suomussalmi, international …

Mar 1, 2023 · Explore the Winter War - the 1939-1940 conflict between the Soviet Union and Finland. Learn about the causes, battles, and aftermath of this historic event.