{"title":"Kimmo Rentola","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Kimmo Rentola, a distinguished historian and academic, renowned for his deep insights into historical and military themes. Rentola's expertise shines through in his meticulous research and engaging narratives that explore the complex interplay of history and international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the standout titles in this category is \u003cem\u003eHow Finland Survived Stalin\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of Finland's strategies and resilience during a turbulent era. This book offers readers a fascinating look into how a small nation successfully navigated the daunting challenges posed by one of the world's most formidable leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKimmo Rentola's works are characterised by their scholarly rigour and accessible prose, making them suitable for both academic audiences and general history enthusiasts. Dive into this collection to gain a nuanced understanding of pivotal moments in history and the military strategies that shaped them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-finland-survived-stalin-by-kimmo-rentola-9780300273618","title":"How Finland Survived Stalin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dramatic and timely account of Stalin’s failed invasion of Finland in 1939, and the decade of wars and fraught relations that followed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn November 1939, Stalin directed his military leaders to launch an invasion of Finland. In what became known as the Winter War, the full might of the Soviet army was pitted against this small Nordic republic. Yet despite their vastly superior military strength, the Soviets suffered heavy losses and failed to mount Stalin’s intended full-scale invasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Finland Survived Stalin\u003c\/em\u003e explores how Finland evaded Stalin’s crosshairs—not once, but three times more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking account, Kimmo Rentola traces the epochal shifts in Soviet-Finnish relations. From the Winter War to Finland’s exit from World War II in 1944, a possible Soviet-backed coup in 1948, and Moscow’s designation of Finland as an enemy state in 1950, Finland was forced to navigate Stalin’s outsize political and territorial demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRentola presents a dramatic reconstruction of Finland’s unlikely survival at a time when the nation’s very existence was at stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000638226668,"sku":"9780300273618","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24733923482294.jpg?v=1763292248"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kimmo-rentola.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}