Finland in World War II (Paperback)

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Editorial: Independently Published, 2025

9798275401622

Serie: Libro 2 de 11 - The Story of Finland

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Paperback. Finland in World War II: Survival, Strategy, and Sacrifice by Adrian E. Markham traces the extraordinary series of trials faced by a small northern nation caught between larger powers from 1939 to 1945. Beginning with the fragile calm of the interwar years and the mounting pressure from the Soviet Union, Markham shows how Finland entered the Second World War in a position of profound uncertainty yet refused to abandon its sovereignty. The book explores the unresolved border tensions, political divisions, and diplomatic missteps that shaped Finland's strategic outlook in the late 1930s. It follows the collapse of negotiations in Moscow and the sudden onset of the Winter War, where Finnish forces confronted a massive invasion with ingenuity, mobility, and a deep sense of duty. From the frozen forests of Suomussalmi to the battered bunkers of the Mannerheim Line, Markham guides readers through a campaign defined by endurance in the harshest conditions. The narrative moves through the strained Interim Peace and Finland's reluctant alignment with Germany during the Continuation War. Markham examines the advance into East Karelia, the administration of occupied territories, and the complex relationship with German forces in Lapland. As the tide of war turned, Finland found itself increasingly isolated, culminating in the massive Soviet assault of 1944 and the decisive defensive battles on the Karelian Isthmus. Drawing on diaries, diplomatic records, battle reports, and modern scholarship, Markham brings forward the experiences of soldiers, nurses, refugees, and civilians who struggled through bombardment, rationing, and repeated mobilization. Their stories reveal the emotional and social cost of a nation fighting on the edge of survival. The final chapters follow Finland through the Lapland War, the destruction wrought by retreating German forces, and the heavy responsibilities imposed by the postwar settlement. Markham also considers how these events have been remembered through memorials, public debate, and the evolving national narrative. Engaging and carefully researched, Finland in World War II offers a vivid account of a country forced to confront overwhelming challenges and determined to defend its future. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Título
Finland in World War II (Paperback)
Autor
Adrian E. Markham
Editorial
Independently Published
Año de publicación
2025
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 13
9798275401622
Serie
Libro 2 de 11: The Story of Finland

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