[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

[WayneS]

A significant part of the Finn’s success against the Red Army was due to the marksmanship skills of a Finnish soldier/sniper named Simo Häyhä. His is an incredible story of bravery and dedication.

http://www.kevos4.com/Simo_Hayha.htm

[beebuster2000]

thanks. did u you notice that NYC is in cold snap? i guess not much changes,

[JoeProBono]

[CougarGA7]

Day 40 of the Winter War, January 8, 1940

Northern Finland: Finnish troops carry out guerrilla strikes in northern Finland.
Photo: SA-KUVA

Finnish guerrillas active in the north

• At 7 o'clock in the morning Moscow radio transmits a propaganda broadcast in Finnish in which it claims that "unspeakable terror" has broken out in Finland. According to Moscow "people are being shot in droves and supporters of the Kuusinen Government are being hunted all over the country".

• Ladoga Karelia: Detachment Pajari defeats a Soviet battalion at Viitavaara.

• Foreign Minister Tanner entrusts Hella Wuolijoki with the task of sounding out the possibility of peace with the Soviet Ambassador in Stockholm, Madam Alexandra Kollontai.

• Northern Finland: Finnish troops carry out guerrilla strikes in northern Finland.

• Ostrobothnia: Detachment Sisu is formed in Lapua, composed of foreign volunteers.

• Prime Minister Ryti reviews Finland's economic situation for the foreign press.

• Foreign Minister Tanner reminds US envoy Arthur Schoenfeld that Finland has captured more materiel as booty from the enemy than she has received in the form of aid from any friendly power.