Subdeacon Joe Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Browse Through a 160,000 Photo Archive of Finland During WWII First, a short history lesson. These aren’t technically photos from WWII, as much as photos taken during WWII. This is because the Finns consider WWII a continuation of their wars for independence. They fought three wars during this time period, all of which were driving or keeping someone out of their country: The Winter War, The Continuation War and the Lapland War. We won’t go into any more detail than that, but you can read up on Finnish WWII history here. What this archive offers is a glimpse of Finland during these wars. Be it soldiers on the front lines or civilians making supplies on the home front, the archive is packed with a visual history of the country fighting for its independence:
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Anybody else notice the helmet perched on the desk ornament?
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 30, 2013 Author Posted April 30, 2013 I think that might be a few souvenirs made into a desk lamp.
Seamus McGillicuddy Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Reminds me of the old story about why fire engines are painted red (or at least they used to be). The size of a fire engine is measured with a ruler Queen Elizabeth was a ruler Queen Elizabeth was also a ship The ship sailed on the water Water has fish Fish have fins The Finns fought the Russians The Russians are called Reds And that is why fire engines are red Because they are always Russin' around! Seamus
Pay Dirt Norvelle #90056 Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 I have a DVD on the Winter War called "Fire and Ice" it is quite good. I will be looking at the photo archive for sure.
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 Reminds me of the old story about why fire engines are painted red (or at least they used to be). The size of a fire engine is measured with a ruler Queen Elizabeth was a ruler Queen Elizabeth was also a ship The ship sailed on the water Water has fish Fish have fins The Finns fought the Russians The Russians are called Reds And that is why fire engines are red Because they are always Russin' around! Seamus Uhhhh ? ? ?
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