Initially I wanted to make something about the Lapland group but couldn't find a good enough source that could be turned into a video, so I did a more general video about the Winter War. Also, follow the channel on pinterest as well if you're into photos and maps. I've had comments on other videos asking to show the full map in the picture which unfortunately is not possible, but on pinterest you can find just that and even download if you like. www.pinterest.com/WWII_Epic_Battles/ For more Winter War footage, colorized and in 50fps follow my other channel: th-cam.com/video/vxzUlC9m0kc/w-d-xo.html
Very nice brief overview of the Winter War. Often channels with English as the language, even larger ones, have at least a few major flaws in their videos and it almost feels like they rely mostly on wiki or something . The only clearly visible flaw here was the map at 4:10, which shows part of Norway as part of Finland. Otherwise a good video, wishing you a happy new year from Finland!
omg! I hate it when I make mistakes. Honestly. I drew that map ages ago. Can't remember what reference I used. Maybe it's still inside the projects files.
@@ww2-epicbattles The video was very good, especially the ending of the war which was concluded way better than in most Winter War videos. They are usually entertaining but tend to focus almost solely on Soviet casualties and rush the ending saying Finland just lost, or something. Imo getting the ending right is very important because it laid the fundamentals of the Continuation War.
That Russian general who predicted 12 day campaign is the type of individual who’s so far removed from modern battlefields his confidence is misplaced spectrums away from competent.
Fantastic video, as always. Appreciate that you kept the strategic context and implications in the foreground - too much Winter War coverage gets into (at least in my experience) war porn, treating casualty figures like K:D in a game
I like to play the game myself. I've had it since 2019 so I've had the pleasure to see it become what it is now. It's great when your squad and HQ actually communicate
Very well made video. Enjoy on how you explain the prelude to the war, the duration of the war, and the aftermath of the war. As well of the strategies of both sides and how it was deploy on the battlefield. Overall good video. To those who perished on the battlegrounds of the winter war May the Rest In Peace in the frozen woodlands of the Finland. Godspeed. 🇫🇮 🇷🇺
thank you for following. sadly my second best video which generated a lot of income was taken down by youtube yesterday. This winter war video contains snippets of it.
@@ww2-epicbattles currently on a binge of ya channel rn while Cookin for the old folks imma def spread the word on ur work man, I got major love for the historical content
For foreigners who might not be knowing each and every detail of the Winter War, the Mannerheim Line, albeit fortified at some parts, wasn´t really an all-around well-made strong fortification, as we didn´t have the time to finish it in time. Parts of it were just natural obstacles used as defensive positions, on many places it was quite shallow dug-outs and so on. I wouldn´t call it a loss for Finns, I´d say it was more of a draw... :)
Initially I wanted to make something about the Lapland group but couldn't find a good enough source that could be turned into a video, so I did a more general video about the Winter War. Also, follow the channel on pinterest as well if you're into photos and maps. I've had comments on other videos asking to show the full map in the picture which unfortunately is not possible, but on pinterest you can find just that and even download if you like.
www.pinterest.com/WWII_Epic_Battles/
For more Winter War footage, colorized and in 50fps follow my other channel: th-cam.com/video/vxzUlC9m0kc/w-d-xo.html
Good video but northern Finland's map is totally crap! Over the Finland's top is Norway's territory. Bad preparations.
@@kataja56 yes someone pointed it out already
Very nice brief overview of the Winter War. Often channels with English as the language, even larger ones, have at least a few major flaws in their videos and it almost feels like they rely mostly on wiki or something . The only clearly visible flaw here was the map at 4:10, which shows part of Norway as part of Finland. Otherwise a good video, wishing you a happy new year from Finland!
omg! I hate it when I make mistakes. Honestly. I drew that map ages ago. Can't remember what reference I used. Maybe it's still inside the projects files.
No mention of Ribbentrop-Molotov pact.
@@ww2-epicbattles The video was very good, especially the ending of the war which was concluded way better than in most Winter War videos. They are usually entertaining but tend to focus almost solely on Soviet casualties and rush the ending saying Finland just lost, or something. Imo getting the ending right is very important because it laid the fundamentals of the Continuation War.
That Russian general who predicted 12 day campaign is the type of individual who’s so far removed from modern battlefields his confidence is misplaced spectrums away from competent.
Fantastic video, as always. Appreciate that you kept the strategic context and implications in the foreground - too much Winter War coverage gets into (at least in my experience) war porn, treating casualty figures like K:D in a game
By the way, do we have any Hell let loose players here? We could potentially squad up for some world war 2 action.
I like to play the game myself. I've had it since 2019 so I've had the pleasure to see it become what it is now. It's great when your squad and HQ actually communicate
Very well made video. Enjoy on how you explain the prelude to the war, the duration of the war, and the aftermath of the war. As well of the strategies of both sides and how it was deploy on the battlefield. Overall good video. To those who perished on the battlegrounds of the winter war May the Rest In Peace in the frozen woodlands of the Finland. Godspeed. 🇫🇮 🇷🇺
thanks man
New sub from sandman.
Awesome narrative voice 👌🏾
welcome. new video coming soon
Sandman brought me here. I was not expecting the quality to be nearly as high as it is. Definitely a fan.
welcome
Winter War is always interesting as a finn.
Definitely one of my favourite pieces of WW2 history to study.
All I can say after watching this is the Finns were badass!
Sandman brought me here the quality here is too godlike I’m pitching a tent
thank you for following. sadly my second best video which generated a lot of income was taken down by youtube yesterday. This winter war video contains snippets of it.
@@ww2-epicbattles currently on a binge of ya channel rn while Cookin for the old folks imma def spread the word on ur work man, I got major love for the historical content
the map is inaccurate up north petsamo region wasn't that big that map has parts of norway as finland
I really like your videos on this war!
There is an excellent film of the Winter War made in 1989 (in Finnish with English sub-titles). See it if you get the chance.
Talvisota. Saw it years ago. One of the best.
This is the war where you should support Finland, they lost like 10 000 men and Russia like 60 000
For foreigners who might not be knowing each and every detail of the Winter War, the Mannerheim Line, albeit fortified at some parts, wasn´t really an all-around well-made strong fortification, as we didn´t have the time to finish it in time. Parts of it were just natural obstacles used as defensive positions, on many places it was quite shallow dug-outs and so on. I wouldn´t call it a loss for Finns, I´d say it was more of a draw... :)
he's voice sounds like the simple history narrator
that's why i like it
yep. same guy.
@@ww2-epicbattles i knew it
well done by finns
gothic line and operation grapeshot italy immediately
It should be worth noting that Soviet corps and armies are actually smaller than typical.
Is not true! The Soviet Union had strengthened divisions. See the number of weapons already in use!