1939 ⟶ Soviet Union Attacks Finland: Start of Winter War
The Soviet Union attacks Finland in what would become known ...
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1939
1940
1943
⚔️ Soviet Union Attacks Finland: Start of Winter War
The Soviet Union attacks Finland in what would become known as the Winter War.⟶
USSRFinlandWinter WarInvasionMilitaryEastern EuropeWarConflictMilitary CampaignWorld War II
💔 USSR Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Finland
The USSR breaks off diplomatic relations with Finland.⟶
USSRFinlandDiplomacyWinter WarTensionsEastern EuropeConflictInternational Relations
💥 Helsinki Bombed; Finns Retreat to Mannerheim Line
Russia continues its war against Finland; Helsinki is bombed. In the first two weeks of the month, the Finns retreat to the Mannerheim line, an outmoded defensive line just inside the southern border with Russia.⟶
FinlandUSSRWinter WarBombingMilitaryMannerheim LineDefenseEastern EuropeWar
🔥 Soviets Attack Mannerheim Line
The Russian invaders begin heavy attacks on the Mannerheim line. The Battles of Kollaa and Suomussalmi begin.⟶
USSRFinlandWinter WarMannerheim LineBattlesMilitaryEastern EuropeWarKollaaSuomussalmi
✈️ Soviet Air Attacks in Finland
The Soviets are driven back in Finland and retaliate with heavy air attacks.⟶
Soviet UnionFinlandWinter WarAir WarfareRetaliationEastern Front
🚩 Soviet Union Declares War on Bulgaria
Soviet Union declares war on Bulgaria.⟶
Soviet UnionBulgariaDeclaration of WarEastern FrontDiplomacyMilitary