
Soviet POWs ill-equipped to handle Finnish winter during Winter War
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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.
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What strategy did the Finnish army employ to hinder the advancing Russians?
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What extreme weather conditions did both the Finns and Soviets face?
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