Saarelainen, Tapio

The White Sniper: Simo Hayha

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ISBN 13:: 9781612004297
author:: Saarelainen, Tapio
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Casemate Publishers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)
Genre:: Government Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:: New
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Simo Häyhä, the world's most famous sniper, is the subject of this book. During the Winter War between Russia and Finland in 1939-1940, Häyhä achieved 542 confirmed kills with iron sights, a record that still stands today. His reputation as a marksman was so great that the Russians attempted to kill him multiple times with indirect fire. Häyhä's success was not just due to his exceptional marksmanship, but also his ability to move silently and swiftly through the landscape, using his white camouflage fatigues to blend in with the surroundings. He was awarded the Cross of Kollaa for his bravery and was promoted from corporal to second lieutenant. Despite being shot in the head in 1940, Häyhä recovered and went on to lead a quiet life in rural Finland. This book provides a detailed look at Häyhä's life, including his exploits in the Winter War and the secrets behind his success. It also delves into the history of his rifle, the m/28-30, which he used exclusively for sniping.

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