Simo Häyhä (1905 - 2002), known as "White Death", was a Finnish sniper, known for his exceptional marksmanship during the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union. He was legendary for his stealth, endurance, and combat skills, credited with over 500 confirmed kills, making him one of the deadliest in history.
He operated in extreme winter conditions, camouflaged in snow, and employed a Mosin-Nagant rifle with iron sights to deadly effect against the Soviets. His tactics and exploits earned him respect and fear among Soviet troops, and his legacy still continues to resonate in military history.
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Great to see and understand that era of European history, especially when it is not shown in current history books. What is that old saying? "He who writes the history books creates the history"?