Finland In The Second World War: Between Germany and Russia

Finland In The Second World War: Between Germany and Russia
by: Olli Vehvilainen (Author),Gerard McAlester(Translator)
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:2002nd
Publication Date: August 3, 2002
Language:English
Print Length:216 pages
ISBN-10:0333801490
ISBN-13:9780333801499
Book Description
This book describes the struggle for power between two totalitarian dictatorships in the north of Europe and the battle for survival of a small nation caught between them. In the Winter War of 1939-1940 Finland successfully fought off a Soviet invasion. Then, with none to turn to but Germany, it became the only democratic state on the Axis side. Ultimately, it succeeded in extricating itself from the war and, despite the shadow of Russia looming over it, averted a Communist takeover.
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This book describes the struggle for power between two totalitarian dictatorships in the north of Europe and the battle for survival of a small nation caught between them. In the Winter War of 1939-1940 Finland successfully fought off a Soviet invasion. Then, with none to turn to but Germany, it became the only democratic state on the Axis side. Ultimately, it succeeded in extricating itself from the war and, despite the shadow of Russia looming over it, averted a Communist takeover. Read more