A Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940

A Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940

by William R. Trotter

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged — 11 hours, 56 minutes

A Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940

A Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940

by William R. Trotter

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies

Unabridged — 11 hours, 56 minutes

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Overview

In 1939, tiny Finland waged war—the kind of war that spawns legends—against the mighty Soviet Union, and yet their epic struggle has been largely ignored. Guerrillas on skis, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, unfathomable endurance, and the charismatic leadership of one of this century's true military geniuses—these are the elements of both the Finnish victory and a gripping tale of war.


Editorial Reviews

The Washington Times

Mr. Trotter tells brilliantly a piece of history that needed telling.

The Virginian-Pilot

Trotter's account is the best one yet of this unique war.

Library Journal

This history is a well-balanced blend of narrative and analysis. Trotter's overt sympathy for the justice of Finland's cause does not blind him to the justified fear of Nazi Germany that led Russia to demand a buffer zone in front of Leningrad. Similarly, Trotter's admiration for the Finnish army's fighting power does not prevent him from presenting its limitations as well as achievements. Finland's soldiers suffered from fatigue and panic. Their officers were not always competent. Even their victories were incomplete; Russians tied down Finnish troops needed elsewhere. Yet Finland's gallant fight proved decisive in maintaining its independence. In 1940 and again in 1944, Russia chose negotiations over conquest. A Frozen Hell successfully updates Allen Chew's The White Death ( LJ 4/1/72) and belongs in all collections on World War II and modern Scandinavia.-- Dennis E. Showalter, Colorado Coll., Colorado Springs

Product Details

BN ID: 2940171128456
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 03/27/2018
Edition description: Unabridged
Sales rank: 537,873
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