1940 ⟶ Soviet Air Attacks in Finland

The Soviets are driven back in Finland and retaliate with he...
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1939
1940

🇫🇮 Finland Inflicts Tactical Defeats on Russia

The Russians are met with several tactical defeats inflicted upon them by the Finnish Army.⟶
Winter WarFinlandSoviet UnionMilitary DefeatEastern FrontTactical Victory

🇷🇺 Soviet Assault on Taipale, Finland

Soviet Army assaults Taipale, Finland during the Battle of Taipale.⟶
Soviet Assault on Taipale, Finland (1939)
Winter WarFinlandSoviet UnionBattle of TaipaleEastern FrontMilitary Action

✈️ Soviet Air Attacks in Finland

The Soviets are driven back in Finland and retaliate with heavy air attacks.⟶
Soviet UnionFinlandWinter WarAir WarfareRetaliationEastern Front

🇷🇺 Timoshenko Takes Command in Finland

General Semyon Timoshenko takes command of Soviet Army forces in Finland.⟶
Soviet UnionFinlandWinter WarMilitary LeadershipEastern Front

⚔️ Soviet Offensive on Viipuri Begins

Soviets begin attacks on Viipuri, Finland's second largest city.⟶
Soviet Offensive on Viipuri Begins (1940)
FinlandSoviet UnionWinter WarMilitary OperationsSiegeEastern FrontWar

🕊️ Finland Agrees to Soviet Peace Terms

Finland tells the Soviets they will agree to their terms for ending the war. The next day they send emissaries to Moscow to negotiate a peace treaty.⟶
FinlandSoviet UnionWinter WarPeace NegotiationsDiplomacyTreatyEastern Front