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To: maquiladora

The Finns showed the world how to take on the Russians in the Winter War of 1939.

“For 105 days the world held its breath and learned the word sisu, while Russians died at the incredible rate of nearly 10,000 per day....”

“The Russians attacked in company, battalion and regimental strength across frozen lakes, their dark uniforms easily visible against the white snow. Machine guns enfiladed the lakes and home guard troops, most of whom were expert shots, armed with one of the best military rifles ever made, the Sako Arms version of the Russian rifle, picked them off one by one”

“...With hardly any anti-tank weapons, four-man Molotov cocktail crews destroyed nearly 2000 tanks....”

http://www.kaiku.com/winterwar.html


32 posted on 08/10/2008 3:51:28 AM PDT by sergeantdave (We are entering the Age of the Idiot)
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To: sergeantdave
The Finns showed the world how to take on the Russians in the Winter War of 1939.

These new Russians might be a more difficult animal. Here they are having some rest and relaxation.


33 posted on 08/10/2008 4:05:14 AM PDT by justa-hairyape
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