In 1939, a small Finnish force used the winter cold to repel a Soviet invasion
During the brutal Winter War of 1939, a small group of Finnish soldiers used the extreme sub-zero temperatures and strategic ingenuity to stop a massive Soviet advancement at the Battle of Kelja.
On December 27, 1939, Finnish forces faced an overwhelming Soviet assault at the Vuoksi River during the Battle of Kelja. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the Finns utilized the punishing winter terrain to their advantage. They launched a counterattack that successfully repelled the invaders, capturing vital equipment and boosting national morale.
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