Finland participated in the Second World War initially in a defensive war against the Soviet Union, followed by another, this time offensive, war against the Soviet Union acting in concert with …

3 days ago · Finland - WWII, Occupation, Resistance: After Poland’s defeat in the autumn of 1939, the Soviet Union, wishing to safeguard Leningrad, demanded from Finland a minor part …

Dec 23, 2015 · Finland joined the Axis attack on the Soviet Union after a strictly operational delay of a few days, but Finland was never a full Axis state in spirit or intent.

Nov 9, 2025 · For most of Finland’s history, the country had lived on the periphery of world events, but for a few weeks during the winter of 1939-40, Finland stood at the center of the world …

On 4 Sep, Finland announced its intention to break apart from Germany, and on the same date the ceasefire between the two countries took effect. A week later, Finland declared war on …

To the dismay of the entire world, Finland managed to defend itself against the superpower for 105 days and maintain its independence. According to current knowledge, the Winter War cost …

Finland's involvement in the war is marked by three distinct conflicts: the Winter War against the Soviet Union, the Continuation War as co-belligerents with Nazi Germany, and the Lapland …

Explore Finland's complex journey during World War II and the post-war era, from the Winter War and cooperation with Germany to its successful recovery and neutrality policy.

Nov 23, 2025 · Russo-Finnish War (November 30, 1939–March 12, 1940), also called the Winter War, war waged by the Soviet Union against Finland at the beginning of World War II, …

Finland participated in the Second World War initially in a defensive war against the Soviet Union, followed by another, this time offensive, war against the Soviet Union acting in concert with …