1940 ⟶ Timoshenko Takes Command in Finland
General Semyon Timoshenko takes command of Soviet Army force...
Year
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
🇷🇺 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
🤝 Finland Signs Peace Treaty with Soviet Union
In Moscow, Finland signs a peace treaty with the Soviet Union after 105 days of conflict. The Finns are forced to give up significant territory in exchange for peace.⟶
FinlandSoviet UnionWinter WarPeace TreatyTerritorial LossesEastern FrontDiplomacyWar's End