Continuation War - Finnish Wars (RARE FOOTAGES)

These video footages are from Puolustusvoimat - Veteraanien perintö/Legacy of Our Veterans video, as watermark shows on the video. I do not own these clips. Video is about Continuation War during World War 2. This video is NON political and is purposed to show what was war looking as finnish military perspective. This is educational and has NO advertisment purpose.
Links to videos:
Veteraanien perintö - Arvet efter veteranerna - Legacy of Our Veterans
• Veteraanien perintö | ...
Arvet efter veteranerna | Veteraanien perintö | Legacy of our Veterans
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[@Conradist]

In my opinion, the most epic help we got from outside of Finland, was the Finnish americans who came unannounced in the first possible boat they could board.

[@vladolfputler5685]

A little fun fact some Canadian volunteers arrived almost at the same time with the American volunteers. Handful of them.

[@riverside6836]

These are great video footages of the fight. Never seen these before.

[@vitalyjohnson3514]

Cold. Finland has some tough bastards.

[@zacharyorchardnaibaishee7240]

The Finnish People and their story is remarkable. They are a warrior society

[@herptek]

The entire society turns from peace to war in an instant should it be compelled to.

[@vladolfputler5685]

It sure is the perfect example of unity in the "recent" history. From what i know Finnish society was pretty torn from the Civil War they had, because of the atrocities that were committed during that time. But even they could turn their "war hatchets" towards a common enemy, unifying the people against the aggressor.

[@Ama-Elaini]

We're not really warlike per se, but we're like a beehive: play with us and find out. Everyone would do their part for an acute common cause, regardless of gender.

[@fsdspdf2717]

Keeping the Russkies out of the nordics since 1917

[@leopoldlodewijkfilipsmaria8064]

Since 1200's

[@logancaine9616]

Been binging Winter/Continuation stuff lately. It's truly the most interesting part of the European theater.

[@party-arto]

Rakastan teitä sankarimme! Uhrasitte kaiken tämän maan puolesta.💙🇫🇮

[@Kriegserinnerungen]

some real great footage

[@Daggz90]

Long live Finland! It's a pleasure to be your neighbour, Mannerheims speech to our volunteers was beautiful. Thank you for holding the line. Love from Sweden 🇸🇪❤ 🇫🇮

[@leopoldlodewijkfilipsmaria8064]

Toto

[@olavi1114]

Likewise! Thank you to all those Swedish volunteers who fought for Finland, both in terms of humanitarian aid and on the front lines during the Winter War and Continuation War.🇫🇮🇸🇪

[@jerkkub]

Finland🤝Sweden❤

[@robiszi7932]

Hungarians were there too, brothers in arms freedom forever 🇫🇮🇭🇺 Beautiful video,thank you!

[@davefuller84]

Both wonderful countries. Much respect from 🇺🇸. Hungary endured a lot.

[@Squid969]

Very good video! Love from Latvia!

[@jasonharryphotog]

Enjoyed watching you video Best wishes from the UK

[@QuestionableAdviser_]

They fought, they bled, they lived and died, they lost and won. Let their deeds be remembered, no matter how, so long it must be.

[@ImForwardlook]

My father volunteered at the age of 17, he became an Artillery Spotter and a Senior Lieutenant.

[@l.a.raustadt518]

Yes is very good. Finnish heritage strong here in Minneapolis Minnesota USA. God Bless Finland.

[@gladiatordude3723]

You guys also got a awesome football team

[@jdools4744]

Go back to Finland

[@Paradokkz]

i live in minnesota and i was born in finland

[@jdools4744]

@@Paradokkz Go back to Finland

[@lukahiltunen7986]

@@Paradokkz ei

[@lintu25]

Herran jumala, nää on kovii äijii!

[@gladiatordude3723]

Love Finnish culture and people God bless

[@kingwinter2024]

Isoisäni, Kokkolan Reino oli yksi heistä monista.

[@wtfbuddy1]

Nice historical footage, thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@Serpentti]

We did it! Finland remained independent. The rogue Soviet Union was left licking its fingers. This is also the case with the war in Ukraine: The rogue state loses and loses its value among the peoples!!!!

[@eliliumverse]

My grandmothers three uncles were in the war. One of them became a Mannerheimen cross knight, he alone destroyed 8 russian tanks in the peak of the continuation war. They all got killed though... How different my life would have been if the they didn't win the war...

[@s.p.4840]

Oliko hän korpraali Väisänen.

[@mipecio]

Thanks for sharing! Incredible footage I haven't seen before!

[@bige2220]

These men in these film clips and all the heroes of Finland in that time(virtually every Finn) that were able to save their freedom and way of life as well as for generations to come......it is to them that I owe a debt that I will never be able to repay, that miracle they provided was for me to have the privilege of being born into a free country, and that has made all the difference in my life! All honor to them, to my family and to my fallen great uncle in the Winter War.

[@leopoldlodewijkfilipsmaria8064]

Hyvin sanottu.

[@darinhayes3945]

Agreed! We take freedom for granted sometimes. God bless our heroes

[@cassu6]

Insane video. Funny to see how they still get in formations the same way as they did back then

[@pohjantuulet247]

If it aint broken, why try fixing it?

[@Haideggeri]

This video brings sadness and pride to my heart. Our great-grandfathers did a great job, even when they lost.

[@jounisuninen]

Lost? If they had lost, Finland would've had a very different fate. Yes, we lost some land but the Russkies never got to Helsinki.

[@aarfcrw-bx7n]

@@jounisuninen itsenäisyys pidettiin vaikka kuinka monta kertaa ryssät yritti sen meiltä riistää.

[@mikeh2772]

Kovia jätkiä.

[@jussi991]

All our three wars in WW2 were worth fighting though the prize was high.

[@haikeaintiaani9183]

i have visited those house holds there were room where was Pendulum clock cliiking and picture of 2 of their son on military uniform they were actually fallen on combat time has slowed that room so much i almost feeled some sort of weight of it to be in that room corner of the room was book self there were small finnish flag on cmabt arms not just original finland flag

[@antoine728]

My great grandfather Sulo was officer in the Finnish Army during WW2, I had tears in my eyes while watching this video, eläköön Suomi!! 🇫🇮🇫🇮💪🏻💪🏻

[@jerkkub]

You can be very proud of your great grandfather.

[@antoine728]

@@jerkkub ❤️🇫🇮☺️

[@osbournecox8246]

Mistä löysit näin hyvälaatuista kuvaa jatkosodasta? Törmäsin vuosia sitten YLEn johonkin pätkään missä näitä oli, mutta en ole sen jälkeen nähnyt. Huikee video 👌🏻

[@olavi1114]

Suurin osa klipeistä otettu Puolustusvoimien tekemästä veteraanien perintö videosta. Taisin ottaa joistakin Ylen suomenkielisistä dokkareista muutaman.

[@J4NTT3R1]

Vastaavia pätkiä löytyy myös SA-Kuva arkistosta. Siellä on tolkuton määrä kuva-ja videomateriaalia sotien ajalta.

[@Boring-edit]

My great grandfather were the last ones to retreat from karelia, and he saw when Soviet Unions flag was raised to the flagpole of the viipuricastle. And he was just a kid at that time. And he fought the Germans too in Lapland war and saw his friend step on a mine and died. Vig respect for him❤

[@CCJ243]

Only the country(s) whom the original aggressor invades, has the right to return and do the same. Phenomenal footage.

[@olavi1114]

When it is about getting lost land back.

[@Pietr01337]

Nice footage!

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

Is it really that rare when the footage is from the finnish defense forces YT channel, who got it from YLE arvhieves that everyone can see? :D one is a YT channel other is a TV channel and both are ran by the state :D i quess thats not the point, just thought it was kinda funny.

[@jerkkub]

No oikeessahan oot, mutta pitääkö aina päteä?😅

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

@@jerkkub Eihän toi nyt mitään pätemistä kunhan totesin :D meinasin vaan et sieltä ylen arkistoista löytyy paljon hyvää tavaraa!

[@jerkkub]

@@Alexandros.Mograine Älä ny saa slaahii jäbä :D

[@jerkkub]

@@Alexandros.Mograine Joojoo läppä oli :D

[@albagubrath0098]

brave men, brave nation. it can clearly be seen that they have no fear in their eyes. huge respect.

[@herptek]

Solemnity was reflected from the faces of the soldiers when they realized what was the task before them at the beginning of the continuation war: Now the battle had to be won whatever the cost. Literally everything was at stake.

[@DivineRight454]

Long live the Finnish people!

[@PaperiLiidokki]

This is one reason why so many people in Finland have rather pensive attitude towards such immigrants, specially towards men and especially towards total objectors be they Finns or other nationals, who flee from war instead staying and defending their home like our fathers did, we didn't run, we didn't cry about the impossibility of the war against USSR/Russia or whined about our rights but we fought tooth and nail and threw everything including the kitchen sink at the enemy, it's about the principle and idea, a thing that different people from different countries don't really seem to understand it and what it meant back then and what it means now. Though i'l add that continuation war was a mistake and lots of mistakes were done but at the same time i'm not sure if Finland would have been able to avoid being dragged into war all given the time in history

[@basedpatriarch]

It was only a mistake in that you lost. Better to fight and lose than beg for mercy.

[@leopoldlodewijkfilipsmaria8064]

"i'm not sure if Finland would have been able to avoid being dragged into war " I am sure, it's obvious. Absolutely no.

[@jounisuninen]

@@basedpatriarch If we didn't fight, the Russian would've taken whole Finland.

[@mikaseppanen1632]

They Just Leave Wifes And Flee..Or more Grand Plan?

[@trinity3899]

Thank you for the video

[@jli136]

how the fuck are these films of such great quality

[@olavi1114]

They use some kind of restoration tools to sharpen and enhance old pictures and videos.

[@jli136]

@@olavi1114 it definitely works. Is there more of it? I'm currently researching the continuation war

[@Skelber]

​@@jli136Apparently finnish national broadcasting company had bought high grade film cameras for the 1940 olympics that were supposed to be held in Finland. So instead they were used for filming the war.

[@jli136]

@@Skelber lol. For real?

[@MS-Fin1917]

@@jli136 That is true.

[@pohjalaanen80]

🇫🇮

[@guskurt2687]

many years back, before learning of finlands "sub-wars" in the second world war years, i read somewhere about a unique aspect of the finnish army. in addition to typical soldiercraft such as marksmanship, infantry are trained to be familiar with and use bicycles and skis for military mobility. the world over this is rare, however this video really shows the advantages. financial concerns, ease of use, and appropriateness to local terrain were obviously all behind the decision to incorporate the cycle and cross country ski to military use in finland. in contrast the red army in huge tanks had trouble moving in the forests so the finns found another simple yet effective tool- the molotov cocktail (its name was a kind of f..you to stalins dirtbag diplomat v.molotov) props to the finns.....a strong proud people. a great vid. creme de la creme.

[@leopoldlodewijkfilipsmaria8064]

This video, It's almost like listening to Finlandia; two drops of tears everytime. Eläköön Suomi. Slava Ukraini.

[@moilaset11]

SISU PERKELE

[@ПутинлюбитРамзанКадыровлюбитУк]

Never forget!

[@Enigmaking]

4:46 is that a 1911? , where did this man get a 1911 from? Perhaps it's a 1914 Kongsberg from Norway.

[@mikepike79]

0:43 min is that a silencer on that rifle?

[@Juudini]

Its a flamethrower

[@geoff8253]

Amazing video

[@Dorekus]

Didnt know they had music videos back in them ww2 days.

[@Demons972]

Finns are the living embodiment of the quote "Ah shit here we go again" and they always deliver.

[@fabiosunspot1112]

We must never forget the sacrifice that the Germans made for so many nation's in the East against the Soviet aggression 😢

[@magnuscritikaleak5045]

Finnish Stalingrad

[@moilaset11]

🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@bubiruski8067]

The Fnglish stoidI (right/left) declared war on the fine Finns eighty years ago !

[@bubiruski8067]

The Fnglish are traitors !

[@davefuller84]

Hyvä Suomi 🇫🇮

[@ptrekboxbreaks5198]

Amazing video

[@juha-mattiseppanen9490]

On se ollut kovaa hommaa perkele

[@JoonaWolf]

Moi

[@MrBjornstad]

RIP to all the fallen soldiers. No more brother wars

[@herptek]

The Russians are not our brothers. Karelians and Estonians are. The continuation war was the true "holy war" for the finnic cause. Everyone knew then that everything was at stake and if not for this instance, it would be never again possible to attain. The end for Finland was bittersweet in a sense. The nation was preserved but with a huge cost.

[@herptek]

@@lvlc6023 It was not simply about territory, it was over the Finnic population of Karelia. Finland did not lose much more relevant ground at the end of this, but the reconquest of Finnish Karelia let alone the conquest of East-Karelia failed. There isn't much to gain there if the population is replaced with Russians anyway.

[@herptek]

@@lvlc6023 Finland did not lose more relevant territory because the Russians and their allies were losers who couldn't conquer Finland by force of arms. Deal with it.

[@herptek]

@@lvlc6023 You lost even with western aid. I know it hurts that you didn't get what you wanted, a communist Finland. Had the defence of the Karelian Isthmus collapsed the Soviets would have been negotiating peace terms next on the Salpa-line, which would have been the first fortified line of defence within the Moscow peace borders. All of the actual defensive battles were fought on the Russian side of the border, including the decisive one's at the VKT-line. The only time the Russians momentarily crossed the Moscow peace border with main offensive elements of their forces was at Ilomantsi, where they were encircled and they forced to break out and flee to escape destruction.

[@herptek]

@@lvlc6023 Stalin would never hurt a fly, I know. And if you were to be asked he propably never did, he was just establishing his communist utopia of happiness and good will untill then just one day all the evil fascists just suddenly invaded and ruined the picknik for no reason at all.

[@TheJaxsonjack]

German-style helmets?

[@herptek]

Purchased either from Germany or from Hungary. Swedish type helmets were also used. In 1941 Finland was starting to be adequately equipped for war, what was to go down was a battle of gigantic proportions where the Russians could no longer concentrate all of their forces against Finland for a chance. In fact, they were in something of a trouble themselves now.

[@MS-Fin1917]

Finns used whatever they got their hands into. Also looted soviet helmets were used, though there's always a risk with that...

[@RoyalMela]

@@MS-Fin1917 If I remember right, Finnish Air Force had over 20 different planes from atleast ten different countries. Yes, anything they could get and use, they did.

[@saadiasadaqat8747]

Im a finish my self

[@laengan]

I have done my service&training here in southern&coastal part of Finland, and have no bad aftermath about it. And so did my sons. Now, one is volunteering in the crisis area, hoping he will come back alive.

[@griffitsu]

Did the good guys win?

[@veikkakarvonen831]

Who do you think were the good guys? The USSR won btw.

[@RockerFinland]

It depends on how we calculate the win. Stalin decided a new government of Finland ("Terijoki") and new currency but he failed to invade the country, Finland didn't face the same fate as the Baltics did (Finland kept its independence and won most of the battles). Many people thinks it's was a moral victory for the Finns (even though they lost the war)

[@jounisuninen]

@@veikkakarvonen831 If Finland lost to Russia (USSR), how was it possible that Stalin's puppet president for Finland - Mr. Kuusinen - was never granted visa by the Finnish Government? He could never return to Finland even after 1944. If Stalin had beaten the Finnish Army, why did he not order the Finnish Government to let Kuusinen enter Finland? Because Russia couldn’t beat the Finnish Army! It was the Soviet Army which was soundly beaten in summer 1944, not the Finnish Army. The war ended very differently from Stalin’s dreams, although he gained some ground.

[@veikkakarvonen831]

@@RockerFinland a moral victory for US finns. Yes, it definitely was that. The USSR won more, but was far from winning fully.

[@FINNSTIGAT0R]

Let's put it this way. From all the European participants of the war, only three never had their capitals taken. 1) London 2) Moscow 3) Helsinki

[@tenacious_takakumi2680]

I think these are just scenes YLE made for their program

[@OPennanenG]

Aunque somos muchos que vivimos fuera de Finlandia, pues nuestros ancestros emigraron de allí, siempre, la mente, las conversaciones, la familia y la sangre prima,... Estaremos a su servicio, cueste lo que cueste.. E imagino, hablo por muchos...

[@Bruh-jr2ep]

Kiitos🙏

[@antoine728]

Kyllä!!!!

[@YourNeighborhoodJackass1917]

Rise of nation’s pride!

[@jerkkub]

Kaikki kunnioitus urheille sotiemme sankareille.