tribute to our brave finnish soldiers

[@markcarrington2281]

This American has always admired the Finns spirit in fighting the Soviet army which greatly outnumbered them. Jean Sibelius is also my favorite classical composer. I am looking forward to visiting your beautiful country next year.

[@Valakian3590]

Thank you. Both of our nations have been fortunate to have these great generations to defend our respective nations during those perilous times. Respect to your veterans from this Finn.

[@2009Infidel]

@Mark Carrington you will always be wecome!

[@griankay]

All Finnish soldiers, the most bravest... salute from Japan.

[@kessu1863]

The Japanese were also very brave soldiers

[@xXxHenkerxXx]

Greetings from Germany, brothers. We never forgot your soldiers stand with us against the world... bad english sorry :s

[@mhhjw]

My grandfather juse to tell me stories about the war, he fought 39- 40, 41-44, 44-45. Iv'e miss him.

[@pikkukari]

Nöyrin kiitos veteraaneille ...

[@MrSkinkarde]

kiitos veteraanit ilman teitä meitä ei edes olisi

[@harryhopworthy9600]

Brave Finland. Stood alone against hordes of Russians from the east, killed thousands and thousands of them, and stopped that evil maniac, Stalin, from making the Finns suffer under a foreign communist dictatorship, as happened to Estonia-Eesti, and elsewhere.

[@TinyArts]

A swed is almost crying over here. Wish we had helped our dear finnish brothers much more. I'm ashamed of my nation even though i belong to a different generation. Finlands sak är vår !!!

[@2009Infidel]

Big thanks to the 8 260 brave volunteers that came to our aid!

[@Aapo77]

Swed families took so many finnish children and raised them during the winter war, that is one thing which not should be forget also

[@CivicGuard777]

Kiitos veteraaneille.

[@dmuppimies]

Veteraani voimaa

[@kcope001]

Greetings to my Finnish friends from the US. My father lived in your country for a couple of years and said it was the nicest country he ever visited. He told me all about the Winter War and the stunning losses you inflicted on the Soviets. Your country's infantry tactics in that war are still respected and studied to this day all over the world.

[@juhamiettinen9128]

Vihreet viel yrittää tuhota tän kaike mitä ollaa saavutettu!

[@juustohoyla666]

Kiitps

[@juustohoyla666]

Perkele mie vihhaan vihreitä

[@juustohoyla666]

Saatana mettästyski menee perseelleen niitten takia

[@angelicadeo]

What a beautiful way to share the beauty and bravery of a people and a country. Finlandia's anthem is the hope of the world, you know.

[@stormywindmill]

I worked with a bunch of Finns in Russia back in the 80s Great guys , Go Finnland !!!

[@dmexthemc]

My respect goes out to Finland for standing up against a giant and for not surrendering despite the odds against them, even though they signed the cease fire, they did it with honor and their heads held high... I'm sure Finland is a great nation with brave and proud people. Greetings from a Mexican....... ''Guerilla war on skies......''

[@17HMR]

I studied the war in Staff College when i was in the Army. An amzaing effort by some very brave soldiers for a very brave nation!

[@varain2]

LONG LIVE FINLANDA! Gretings from Romania!

[@Balldropper]

He was Finnish but he fought well and I still respect him and all the other soldiers. He died of lunge-failure right after the war :/

[@turkkisydamessani]

Happy independence day Finland greatings from your neighbour! Onnea itsenäisyyspäivänä Suomi... terveisiä naapurista.

[@casinozx]

This was played on my grandfather funeral (he was a pilot in the winter war and luckily survied) , he died of old age.

[@jone542]

My granfather was only 17 when the winter war started, he joined the army on his own will. It`s 4years now when he died, he would be proud for this. I love and miss you, grandad.... (Olen pirun ylpeä että olen Suomalainen)

[@Aganaroth]

Im very proud of being finnish, a tear just ran out of my eye... My grandfather survived the whole war, but his brother died in kannas 1944... Very beautiful done! Eternal glory to the brave finnish soldiers!

[@maij-lisrantapelkonen4616]

My father was one of these soldiers, and every day after this war, he was unhappy of having a war against any human person...but still he was proud to be a finn..and so am I.. .

[@Recker03]

32 ryssää tykkäs pahaa, olipa yllätys.

[@2009Infidel]

@Recker03 Most of the downvotes are from Russians ( plus a few from homegrown open borders leftist anarchist fiIth). Eighty one years have passed since they attacked us in 1939, yet very little has changed in their mentality. In their souls they are just as imperialistic and hateful towards us as then. Putin is a very unpredictable leader. He has attacked three sovereign countries, annexed territory from them, and what's more, once again changed the constitution, this time so he can sit in Kremlin for life. We would be well advised to join NATO together with Sweden, because there will again be a war with Russia, and this time they will trample us under their feet, unless there is a deterrent backing us up, like the collective might of 30 North American and European countries.

[@kcope001]

Greetings, Finland. What you did to the Russians is unbelievable, to this day. Much respect from the U.S. I brag about you guys all the time, lol. It's the greatest story from military history ever.

[@lintu25]

Nää kaverit oli niin maan perkeleen kovii ÄIJIÄ. Respectit heille. Ei ole montaa maata maailmasta jotka on ryssän kanssa ottanu yhteen ja selvinny.

[@capetown99]

Respect from Ireland. During the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin people say Finnish sailors fought on the side of the Irish Republicans against the British.

[@11vivisection11]

@kontsikka A lot of swedish volunteers came to the winterwar

[@peace-now]

A hi to a brave people from me in New Zealand. The Finnish people, your courage and your great music have always been an inspiration to us.

[@Areillis]

Suomi rules!Greetings from Lithuania!

[@mhhjw]

Thank you so much finnish men who sacrifice so much during this time! Full respect. Miss my grandfather. Peace micki

[@juustohoyla666]

Same peace verner

[@venkkooo]

Sotilaspoijat ja suojeluskunnattakaisin perkele!! Oin 10 ja liityisin nyt ja heti!! Kunnia veteraaneille lotille ja sotilaspoijelle muistakaa kollaa kesti ja raatte jäi!!!!!!!

[@turkkisydamessani]

Kiitos tästä videosta.. tästä muistuu mieleen isovanhemmat..aina kun Suomeen mentiin, pappa,isänisä kertoi sodasta. Kiitos heille jotka puolustivat synnyinmaatani. Terv. Ruotsissa asuva nelivuot. asti(valitettavasti)suomalainen "tyttö"

[@reindeerride]

The white ghost! I´m so proud.

[@ckhemken]

I can not understand Finnish but the pictures tell the story. I am 50% Finn and thank you for this video. Long live Finland.

[@TemeTheTapsa]

Why don't we all stop this ... please! This video is very good with GREAT music. A great way to honor those who did what they needed to do back then. They did it well... better than anyone ever predicted and can understand. If someone wants to insult other people... not here.. ok?

[@tomaattikasa]

Kiitos miehet ja rauha teidän muistolle. Kovempia jätkiä ei ole maa päällään kantanut.

[@PeJoVaPe]

Tässä oli jo sitä oikeaa tulkintaa. Kunnia Kaikille Veteraaneille , emme olis nyt tässä näin ,hyvin on asiat. Monet tekivät sen hengellään. Me olemme Itsenäinen , Vapaa kansa. Kiitos niille joille se kuuluu.

[@FlameOfTheDragon]

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää ja kunnioitukseni kaikille sodissa maatamme puolustaneille, niille, jotka jäivät iäksi taistelutantereille, ja niille, jotka palasivat perheidensä luokse. Kiitos tästä itsenäisestä maasta.

[@paskasaatana6298]

My grandpa was brave soldier and fighted against soviet union and sadly also germany in winter war, continuation war and lappland war. Volunteer when he was 16, huge respect to him and others who defended our fatherland💪🏻🇫🇮

[@lunhil12]

Once worked with an Austrian who told me the Finnish ski troopers were the toughest soldiers he'd ever met. He remembered the boots they wore like Saami slipped right into the ski bindings so they could move fast.

[@Killjoy45]

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää. Kiitos sotiemme veteraanit. Heidän tekonsa pistävät itse kunkin totaalisen nöyräksi.

[@Suomi83]

Kiitos paljon tästä hienosta videosta. Emme saa koskaan unohtaa sotaveteraaniemme uhrausta. Kunnia heille! Ikuisesti!

[@antsaboy71]

@hawksLE I thank you about that,nice to hear something like that you saying,remember all the casualties what war takes.

[@nettikayttaja]

Under Christmas we Finns tend to visit the graves those dear to us. Part of this tradition is setting honor guards on the war hero's graves. Every city, town and village has an armed detachment on attention on the war hero's graves, reminding us that our freedom was due to sacrifice by these men and women. Silently saluting these war heros is part of our way of celebrating Christmas.

[@NHLGodfather]

To this day, people all over the world talk about the Finns and their remarkable bravery. Those sons of Finland who answered the call are immortalized worldwide in military history. I hope in some way, they know how respected and admired they are. Honor to the heroes who stood against overwhelming odds and saved Finland from Soviet tyrrany. Kunnia Isanmaa! They will be talked about and studied for generation to come. Keep their spirits alive and never forget.

[@individualism91]

Kiitos kaikille sotaveteraaneille ja kaatuneille sotilaille! Hyää itsenäisyyspäivää! Ja tuntematon sotilas on pakko kattoa.

[@keokicreek]

Nice pictures. Its inspirational and important to remember; Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog! Your country is proud as we all are of the victory made against the foreign aggressor. God Bless you all.

[@stephans.3107]

I have visited Finland twice and love this country, as well as its stubborn and silent people, who are very honest and pleasant. If I would ever emigrate, it would be to Finland. I can understand the hostility between Russians and Finns, also that they don't necessarily love us Germans...but we all have more in common than separates us....we should never forget that...even if we don't have a sisu...like the Finns ;-)

[@WTFisGIMM]

Kiitos sotureille ja martoille. He tekivät meille suomen.

[@reissumiesss]

tää on niin ihanaa luettavaa jotenki, kun on myös jotain sellasii mulkkui jota ei kiinnosta vittuakaan kiitellä iän-myötä häviäviä veteraanejamme.. Kiitos heille vielä kerran

[@panokset]

kiitos veteraanit itsenäisyydestämme!!!!!!! kiitos siitä että saan olla ylpeä siitä että olen suomalainen!!

[@cowboy0212]

I'm half finnish. My grandmother lived in Karelia and escaped the evil forces of Stalin! I will always be grateful of the finnish soldiers who died for their country!

[@Erkele]

Isänmaallisuus on nostettava uudestaan arvostuksesta korkeimmalle. Kiitos sinulle.

[@headshot213]

Isänmaallisin laulu jo melodialtaan, jonka tiedän. The most patriotic song to Finland even by the melody.

[@DaBoomz13]

Kiitos sotaveteraaneille/sodassa suomen itsenäisyyden puolesta kaatuneille!

[@Latexi84]

So beautiful. Oon tosi ylpeä veteraaneista ja kunnioitan heitä yli kaiken. Ukkini oli eversti. Ihailin häntä yli kaiken mutta hän nukkui itsensä pois muutama vuosi takaperin. HAKKAA PÄÄLLE POHJAN POIKA.

[@finnishdude83]

some kinda of high school choire sang it. i tryed to find this song where veterans sings it but didnt find it. saw it on television when the veterans were singing it in independents day. that was very beautifull to listen

[@sirgalahad1100]

A fine tribute to Finland's heroic defenders. In 1930-44 they proved beyond any shadow of doubt that raw courage and sheer stubbornness can offset numbers and technology.

[@wilpuri24]

@granskare I've met a man just like that, many times. He was my grandfather.

[@granskare]

@wilpuri24 that is great...I had an uncle who was in ww2 in Europe but that's about all I know...I was only a kid so did not think to ask him of his experiences - I hope you know more of your grandad's times in the war.

[@TinyArts]

My family use to listen to Sibelius every christmas. We gave you weapons and 10.000 man but we could have done much much more. greets from your neighbour

[@NHLGodfather]

This song makes me sad and angry at the same time. Sad for the young Finns who lost their lives, and angry at the Soviet invaders. Imagine the courage it took for those brave Finnish soldiers to take the field against impossible odds! Their sacrafice was not in vain as Finland stands proud, prosperous and strong. Finland is a worldwide symbol of strength and bravery. Kunnia Isanmaa! Greetings from USA.

[@jopomeni]

@Eddii3 was he a swedish volunteer? if so, he`s got my utmost respect. it is one thing to fight for your own country, but a man fighting for another country, not because of money (mercenaries), but because you feel it is the right thing to do, has got my respect. and i think all finns should respect the swedish volunteers.

[@Arax1966]

Glory to the brave Finnish soldiers!

[@TroyaE117]

Don't mess with the Finns, and never in winter! Respect! Respect!

[@MultiJerkku]

Kaikki nämä miehet ovat helvetin hienoja miehiä...

[@jepekula]

I always cry when i see this video,my grandfather was in continuation war and wounded,grenade fragment to the back.He died few years ago.Rest in peace Kalle Köngäs,rest in peace. ps.sorry for my bad english,im from finland

[@Ericuotila]

my mom lived in Italy for a while, not a single thing worked every one is corrupt and the people were very arrogant she said.

[@finnfellow1]

First of all, we won' t never go to war! Every casualty soldier is too much for us!!The second, sure we fight for our beloved country if there is needed!! In the name of the home, religion and fatherland!!!!

[@dreverxxx]

@kontsikka my father tell many sad stories what happen there so i know you in this fact.the red cross haha you know what their people say to our proud fathers there-come with us you dont have to be here.so tragic that they tryed to help people escape from their duty in the frontline.some followed them -it make me so angry that some cowards left it and many many years later they brag "i was there in frontline" so your so right about your comment-but we remember ...i love your comment.thank you

[@finnfellow1]

lyrics in english : Finland, behold, your day has now come dawning; Banished is night, its menace gone with light, Larks' song again in morning-brightness ringing, Filling the air to heaven's great height, And morning's glow, night's darkness overcoming; Your day is come, o my native land.

[@ThaleiaXIV]

Translation: Look, Finland, it is you're day. Menace of night is deported away. And the morning lark sings in the glory Like the sky sings itself. The shine of morning beats the night. It is you're day, oh, native land. Rise up, Finland, lift high you're garlanded head of great memories. oh, rise up, Finland, you showed for the world that you expeled slavery. And that you didn't give up for depression. You're morning begins, oh native land.

[@MrSkinkarde]

Oh Finland look! The day at last is dawning! Your night of danger now is driv’n away. The morning skylark in the sunlight soaring Seems Heaven’s song come to greet this day. As night time powers are banished by the morning A new day dawns in our native land! Oh Finland rise and lift your head to glory And proudly wear your mem’ries shining crown. Oh Finland rise and tell to all the story Of how the yoke of slav’ry was thrown. And since you would not bend beneath oppression This new day dawns for our native land!

[@Cocrteau3]

Seuraavan eduskunnan ensimmäinen tehtävä - Finlandia hymnistä on tehtävä kansallislaulu!

[@NHLGodfather]

@HereIsRussia I just read about the Treaty of Tartu. You are right, except it wasn't Mannerhiem leading attacks, it was independants not supported by Finnish government. Also it was agreed by Russia that Finland borders would be that of the "Grand Duchy of Finland" area. It went on to say the Soviets broke the treaty with their invasion of 30/11/1939. It also mentioned that East Karelians voted to be with Finland, but Soviets rejected the vote. It did confirm that east Karelia was Rus.

[@Tonzarell]

Kiitos kaikille miehille ja naisilla jotka taistelivat ja kuolivat tämän maan puolesta pitääksemme itsenäisyytemme, Kiitos myös tämän videon tekijälle.

[@cyberdynesystem]

Thanks to our brave soldiers, we will never forget you

[@jyriboy21]

Kiitos kaikille VETERAANEILLE ja LOTILLE ,jotka aikoinaan pelastitte Suomen kansan ja Suomen itsenäisyyden!

[@OCEANheadJ12]

" hei pappa, Missä olet? Kuuletko minua sinne taivaaseen! Saisinko viettää vielä hetken kanssasi?, sen jälkeen saisit viettää aikaa jumalan kanssa loppuelämäsi?" 🙏🏻😔🙏🏻

[@toget900]

Kiitos!!!

[@panokset]

mun isoisovaari kävi sotaa 6 vuotta eli 1939-1945!lapin sotaa myöten,toimien sodanajan lääkintä alikersanttina.Hän sai muutamia kertoja puhuttelun kun oli antanut ruokaa "ryssille" ja sitonut haavoja!Ryssän kanssa kun ei saanut veljeillä!!Tuhannet kiitokset sotiemme veteraaneille,kaatuneille!!

[@jukkis6699]

Aaaahhh, minä rakastan suomea, ja minnua inhottaa ihmiset jotka eivät arvosta ihanaa isänmaatamme. En haluaisi ikinä asua missään muualla, ja tekisin mitä vain auttaakseni maatani.

[@Sareth987]

Just great! :)Finns and Germans shall always stick together. Ich liebe Deutchland. Finnland und Deutchland überalles. :)

[@Recker03]

Remember though, that the ring around Leningrad was never fully closed because the Finns ( Mannerheims decision) chose to leave a breathing hole. Nor did the Finns cut the Murmansk railroad ( which they could have done ), although long range patrols disturbed the traffic there and on the Arkangelsk railroad. Again Mannerheim stopped the advance.

[@GanymeDes88]

Nevar forget.

[@Kapauz67]

Ehrenhafte Männer.Respect was sie geleistet haben als kleine Nation gegenüber einem Land wie russland.Finnland Rules.greetings from germany.

[@Crimsomnia]

Vaarini, jatkosodan veteraani, nukkui pois jo vuonna 1992. Monesti olen katsellut vastaavia videoita, ja herkistynyt ajoin kyyneliin asti.

[@xiruahu]

The defense of your land and your people must never cease to be honored. It is not just a way to honor the heroes bur also to remind the invaders for the crimes they committed. Glory to Finland!

[@kuutiokyrpa]

Sen minkä hautaan veit, kiitos siitä. Kiitos Isästä, Isoisä.

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

We all salute you Finland. Greetings from Iceland.

[@NHLGodfather]

@HereIsRussia You are right. I read about Kulaks on Wikipedia. I was wrong about their origin. However, weren't they purged in large numbers by Stalin?

[@finnishdude83]

yes it is tru. when soviets first time attacked they attacked several different places from east at the same time. they wanted to conquer hole finland at the same time. that attack was 3x more than the normandy. and if i correct remember, soviets first army size was about 1 million men and 2 million man in reserve.

[@sampoopmas]

Loistava pätkä! Finlandia hymni on yksi ainoa kappale joka saa karskinkin miehen kyyneliin!

[@TheTiberDude]

im half finsih and my grand dad fought in the war to protect his home cuntry.

[@Saappari]

I always cry when I listen this. This is beautiful song. Kiitos sodassa palvelleille veteraaneille ja lotille!

[@nebulonfrigate]

I don't know if i got ur question right but i'll answer something... I belive that the "point" of this video is to recall the happenings of 1939-1945 and to (not sure of the right word) give the finnish solider some "credit" for their battles for our country...

[@MikaELsheir]

Thats true - and we are still grateful for that aid.

[@NHLGodfather]

@TemeTheTapsa . I agree. That's why I "invited" him off site. Honor to the Suomen Army veterans!

[@m16a1rifle]

The finnish army had some of the finest soldiers-Larry thorne, col. alpo marttinen, and col. aito keravuori

[@rvilmi]

Kiitos, pyry168. Thank you, Pyry168, for your valuable comments.

[@finnfellow1]

but it says (like aphorism) that one Finnish soldier equalled ten Russkies. The actual ratio is one to 5,7!!!