Soviet POWs ill-equipped to handle Finnish winter during Winter War

The transcript describes the Finnish resistance against the Russian invasion during a harsh winter. Initially, the Finnish forces successfully bewildered the Russian troops. As the Mannerheim Line held strong, Russia reorganized its military under General Tymoshenko, launching a major offensive with 300,000 troops. Despite being outnumbered, the Finnish army employed scorched earth tactics, burning buildings to deny the Russians shelter from the severe cold, which affected both sides.

What advantage did the Finnish forces have against the Soviet troops?

• Air superiority

• Better weapons

• Knowledge of the terrain

• Superior numbers

Who led the reorganization of the Soviet military forces during the Winter War?

• General Mannerheim

• General Tymoshenko

• General Stalin

• General Zhukov

How many troops did the Soviet Union deploy in their concerted drive against Finland?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

What strategy did the Finnish army use to hinder the Soviet advance?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Scorched earth tactics

• Naval blockades

• Building fortifications

What extreme weather condition did both the Finnish and Soviet forces face?

• Intense heat

• 50 degrees below 0 temperatures

• Hurricane winds

• Heavy rainfall