The Winter War

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, The Winter War has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025). The Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union is discussed as a significant event that influenced Hitler's perception of Soviet military strength.

The Winter War was a war between the Soviet Union and Finland. It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland on 30 November 1939, three months after the outbreak of World War II, and ended three and a half months later with the Moscow Peace Treaty on 13 March 1940. Despite superior military strength, especially in tanks and aircraft, the Soviet Union suffered severe losses and initially made little headway. The League of Nations deemed the attack illegal and expelled the Soviet Union from its organ