The history of the Finnish Defence Forces is multifaceted and significant. Its origins date back to the events of the Finnish Civil War, when the Guards and Red Guards were formed in an unstable situation after the February Revolution of 1917. The official birthday of the independent Finnish army is 25 January 1918, when the Guards were declared government forces and the Red Guards rebels. Mannerheim was elected to lead this orderly government, and through conscription the strength of the army increased to 41,000 men. Key moments in the development of the Finnish military were the return of the Jaegers from Germany in February 1918 and the capture of Tampere and Helsinki in April 1918. After the Civil War, the organization of the army was modified in accordance with German influences, but with the defeat of Germany, the plans were revised and the Guards were separated into an independent organization. The 1922 Conscription Act established universal conscription, and the 1924 Act unified officer training. In the 1930s, the main task of the Defence Forces was to secure independence and territorial integrity, especially against the Soviet Union. Defensive fortifications were built and the equipment of the army was significantly improved, although financial resources limited development. The equipment situation improved in the late 1930s thanks to procurement programs, and thus the Finnish Defence Forces were ready to face the challenges of World War II. The most significant battles of the Winter War were the battles of Taipaleenjoki, Tolvajärvi, Summa, Kollaanjoki, Raatteentie and Vyborg Bay. The Battle of Taipaleenjoki on the Karelian Isthmus from December 1939 to February 1940 was a bloody and important defensive victory that stopped the Soviet advance to Vyborg. The Battle of Tolvajärvi in ​​December 1939 was the first significant victory for the Finns, raising the morale of the Defence Forces. The Battle of Summa-Lähte Block was an intense battle on the Karelian Isthmus, where a massive offensive by Soviet troops was stopped. The Battle of Kollaanjoki in Lake Ladoga Karelia lasted until the end of the Winter War and is known as a symbol of Finnish military skill and bravery. The Battle of Raatteen Tie in January 1940 was a dramatic and significant victory, in which the Soviet 44th Division was almost completely destroyed. The Battle of Vyborg Bay in March 1940 was one of the most decisive clashes of the Winter War, in which both sides suffered heavy losses. These battles demonstrated the ability of the Finnish Defence Forces to repel a superior enemy and defend their independence with courage and tactical intelligence. The Winter War left a lasting mark on Finnish history and confirmed the importance of national defense for future challenges. The video does not contain violent imagery or description. It is intended as general educational material, which can be used, for example, in comprehensive school teaching. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:36 History of the Finnish Defence Forces 5:21 Battle of Taipaleenjoki 8:04 Battle of Tolvajärvi 11:18 Summa - Battle of Lähdeen Lohko 14:43 Battle of Kollajoki 17:23 Battle of Raatteen tien 20:50 Battle of Vyborg Bay The Horror of Morocco - Aarne Juutilainen: • THE HORROR OF MOROCCO - Captain Aarne Juutil... Finnish Civil War: • FINNISH CIVIL WAR - Freedom or... Playlist of all Finnish wars of the 20th century: • Wars of Independent Finland ???? Thank you for watching the video! It means a lot to me! ???? ???? COME TALKING ????Instagram: / petterimikkonen ????Twitter: / pmmikkonen ???? Facebook: / petterimikkonenvlog ????️ Discord: / discord ???? Website: https://www.petterimikkonen.fi ???? Email: [email protected] ????Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.fi/pmcrue/ VIDEO SOURCES: ???? Music: Epidemic Sound ????️ Illustration: Storyblocks, Pixabay Black and white images in the video: SA-KUVA ???? Written sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o... ???? A new video every week! ???? Commercial collaboration requests: [email protected] #winterwar #finland #battles