Finland at War the Continuation and Lapland Wars 1941Ã¢â‚¬â€œ45

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Jul 03, 2022 Jonathan rated it it was amazing

An excellent follow-up to the first volume that covered the Winter War. Finland truly had a tightrope to walk in WWII, one I don't think any outsider can really judge. Churchill and Mannerheim maintained some level of correspondence throughout the entire war.

The author presents the facts in an easy-to-follow middle ground narrative (The author's grandfather was a Chaplain in the Finnish armed forces during WWII), of military operations, with first-hand accounts lightly sprinkled throughout. This volume, just as the first, is amazingly complimented by Finnish photos, often from private collections.

This series provides a great insight into the Finland's wars during WWII and how they managed to remain unoccupied by either the Soviets or Western Allies post-war. An interesting trivia factoid that I learned from this book; Finland remains the only country who successfully completed their entire war reparations totaling $300 million, delivered relatively quickly by 1952 to the Soviet Union. (The Soviet Union also demanded the exchange rate of 1938 be used, not the 1945 rates, which effectively doubled what Finland owed)

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Jun 22, 2021 Liz V. rated it really liked it

This is a book that I wish I had finished. Unfortunately, it was a non-renewable book from an out of state library and I failed to leave enough time. In truth, however, I believe a serious reader should consider owning a copy.

The author has culled through official and private sources to try to discern the thinking and motivation for Finland's actions in WWII. What is clear is that Finland, like other small countries, was a pawn in the unholy struggle between the USSR and Germany and that there w

The USSR was intent on absorbing Finland. The treaty following the Winter War was merely a pause while the USSR absorbed easier targets, but Finland was not forgotten and her attempts to maintain neutrality through defensive alliances with Sweden and other nearby states were thwarted.

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Aug 08, 2017 Laurance rated it it was amazing

Another brilliant book by Mr Nenye and co. It is one of the very few English language books on the Continuation War and the Lapland War. It is very heavily detailed with maps and bios on big names of the conflicts. It also helps to dispel some of the prevailing myths surrounding Finland's involvement with Nazi Germany.
This is a definite recommend for anyone interested in military history, especially those focusing on the Eastern Front. Another brilliant book by Mr Nenye and co. It is one of the very few English language books on the Continuation War and the Lapland War. It is very heavily detailed with maps and bios on big names of the conflicts. It also helps to dispel some of the prevailing myths surrounding Finland's involvement with Nazi Germany.
This is a definite recommend for anyone interested in military history, especially those focusing on the Eastern Front. ...more

Nov 08, 2020 Preston rated it really liked it

Superb book on an often unstudied topic of World War II history. I highly recommend this book for any history aficionado.

Sep 17, 2022 Mike rated it it was amazing

This is an excellent book on the Continuation War and the Lapland War. I have read several books on the Winter War. This shows the continued Soviet attacks against Finland in WWII. It is very detailed and contains many photos and maps. I do not recommend it as a light read. It is more of a reference work for scholars or those who are really interested in the war years in Finland, WWII or detailed history. I found it fascinating.