They Called Him The White Death

In just over 3 months, Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä killed over 500 enemy soldiers during the Winter War - earning him the nickname the "White Death." Indeed, he would go down as one of the most lethal snipers of all time.
Just after the start of World War II on 30 November, 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland - pouring hundreds of thousands of troops across the border. It was a move that would cost tens of thousands of lives - and began the legend of Simo Häyhä.
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[@UlyssesFiles]

The Winter War was a fascinating point in history and showed just how tenacious the Finnish nation was. It also brought to the fore amazing characters such as Aarne Jutilainen and legendary Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä; the latter of whom we take a look at today...

[@theedain]

You should look into doing something on Jutilainen...

[@thaoluongthi467]

👍🏻

[@user-hz9hn1gr2h]

Amazing footage and great story

[@UlyssesFiles]

Many thanks 🤓🙌🏻🍻

[@kiwigaming1605]

Simo Hayha was a legend amongst snipers, and this brilliant documentary shows why. Great job!

[@UlyssesFiles]

Cheers @kiwigaming1605! 🍻

[@self-studyenglisheveryday3952]

Incredible- and how did he take a hit from an explosive bullet to the face and live. What a character 🥇👏🏻

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes incredible

[@justjosie1163]

I have always had immense respect for this gentleman. Humble but dedicated. I also think the Finns were blessed to have Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim as their leader. Mannerheim had served Imperial Russia, led Finland in their War of Independence/Civil War, through the Winter War, and WW2. An honorable old-fashioned aristocratic and nationalistic gentleman. Thank you once again for an excellent presentation.

[@UlyssesFiles]

Hi Josie, yes Mannerheim was a rock, immense experience and wisdom for the tumultuous times Finland found herself in

[@justjosie1163]

@@UlyssesFiles Agreed, thanks again.

[@UlyssesFiles]

New one ☝️ here Josie 🤓🍻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/epClo6OKbtB0hLssi=VWeIlnX_hz1sL_Os

[@roscoewhite3793]

As it happened, Simo Häyhä came up in conversation yesterday; my flatmate was watching a film about the most deadly of the Red Army's 2,000 female snipers, Lyudmila Pavlichenko (309 confirmed kills), and he began to wonder about the most lethal snipers ever. I didn't have to resort to Google to tell him about Simo Häyhä. He definitely had "Sisu" (one of the only three words in Finnish that I know, thanks to a certain movie); strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity (to quote Finlandia University), especially after that terrible wound. And to live to ninety-six he must have had an iron constitution.

[@thamtucat1100]

Excellent!

[@englishlondon-pacific6177]

Would not have wanted to be in the Red Army facing him

[@UlyssesFiles]

Me neither 😜

[@crocodiledundee8685]

Simo was lucky he didn’t have to face New Zealander Clive Hulme aka the Sniper Assassin who during the Battle of Crete personally hunted down 33 snipers, sometimes dressing up in German uniform to do it. He was later awarded the Victoria Cross.

[@UlyssesFiles]

Where on Earth do you pick all these facts Croc 🙌🏻🍻 We must take a good look at Clive Hulme sometime…

[@thaoluongthi467]

Excellent thank you!

[@UlyssesFiles]

You're very welcome!

[@user-oe8gy8dk8f]

1 man can make a big difference ☝️

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes agreed 👍🏻

[@CharliRay]

All 500 in 3 months . Dude was a terminator 😂

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes incredible!

[@FitNessFurniture]

Respect to the people of suomi. All the way from Somalia. You have a lot of heart for a small nation who fought effectively against a giant like Russia. 🫡

[@59patrickw]

the man you want on your side and not standing in front of his rifle

[@TrangNguyen-yn8yt]

excellent ❤

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thank you!

[@theedain]

Quite a few videos about him here on Ytube, but I like your take, well done @ulyssesfiles

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thanks. We’ll do more on the Winter War in future…

[@thamtucat1100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻