Description
Compelling account of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union The Soviets expected to crush Finnish forces in mere days, but the Finns broke the Red Army's advance and held out for almost four months Authentic depiction of frontline fighting in the harshest of conditions Based on eyewitness testimony, war diaries, battle reports, and other records
About the Author
Bair Irincheev was born in Leningrad in 1944. He completed his studies at Saint-Petersburg University and Stockholm University. He is an author specialising in North European studies and especially wars between the USSR and Finland in the 20th century. His previous numerous publications cover the Winter War, Finnish fortifications and history of the Karelian Isthmus and Vyborg. The author also runs a war museum in Vyborg.
Book Information
ISBN 9780811710886
Author Bair Irincheev
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Stackpole Books
Publisher Stackpole Books
About the Author
Bair Irincheev was born in Leningrad in 1944. He completed his studies at Saint-Petersburg University and Stockholm University. He is an author specialising in North European studies and especially wars between the USSR and Finland in the 20th century. His previous numerous publications cover the Winter War, Finnish fortifications and history of the Karelian Isthmus and Vyborg. The author also runs a war museum in Vyborg.
Book Information
ISBN 9780811710886
Author Bair Irincheev
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Stackpole Books
Publisher Stackpole Books
