1940 ⟶ Soviet Offensive on Viipuri Begins

Soviets begin attacks on Viipuri, Finland's second largest c...

Year

1939

1940

1944

🇷🇺 Soviet Assault on Taipale, Finland

Soviet Army assaults Taipale, Finland during the Battle of Taipale.⟶

Winter WarFinlandSoviet UnionBattle of TaipaleEastern FrontMilitary Action

⚔️ Soviet Offensive on Viipuri Begins

Soviets begin attacks on Viipuri, Finland's second largest city.⟶

FinlandSoviet UnionWinter WarMilitary OperationsSiegeEastern FrontWar

🇷🇺 Timoshenko Takes Command in Finland

General Semyon Timoshenko takes command of Soviet Army forces in Finland.⟶

Soviet UnionFinlandWinter WarMilitary LeadershipEastern Front

✈️ Soviet Air Attacks in Finland

The Soviets are driven back in Finland and retaliate with heavy air attacks.⟶

Soviet UnionFinlandWinter WarAir WarfareRetaliationEastern Front

🕊️ 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

🇷🇺 Soviet Offensive Against Finland Begins

No agreement having been reached on their mutual borders, Soviet forces launch an offensive against Finland with the intent of defeating Finland before pushing for Berlin.⟶

FinlandSoviet UnionoffensiveEastern Frontborder disputemilitary operationcontinuation warstrategic objective