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Kollaa, Karelia · Winter 1939–1940
A Hundred Days at Kollaa
In the Winter War of 1939–40, a quiet Finnish farmer with an iron-sighted rifle held a stretch of front at Kollaa against the Red Army. How many men he killed is still argued over. He called his own tally his list of sins.
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Winter War
Larry Thorne
He fought for three countries in three wars — the only SS soldier buried at Arlington
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Winter War
Simo Häyhä
500 kills in 100 days — they called him the White Death