How Finland Survived Stalin

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From Winter War to Cold War, 1939-1950

By Kimmo Rentola

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In How Finland Survived Stalin by Kimmo Rentola, the book explores Finland's strategic and diplomatic manoeuvres to maintain its independence and sovereignty during World War II, despite the looming threat from Stalin's Soviet Union. It delves into the political and military challenges Finland faced, focusing on the tactical decisions that ultimately led to its survival. The text provides a detailed historical analysis of this crucial period in Finnish history.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by how smaller nations navigate the pressures and threats from powerful neighbours. It provides an insightful look into Finland's diplomatic and strategic manoeuvres during a tumultuous period, highlighting both perseverance and political acumen. It's perfect for those interested in military history and international relations.

A dramatic and timely account of Stalin’s failed invasion of Finland in 1939, and the decade of wars and fraught relations that followed

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A dramatic and timely account of Stalin’s failed invasion of Finland in 1939, and the decade of wars and fraught relations that followed

In 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.

How Finland Survived Stalin explores how Finland evaded Stalin’s crosshairs—not once, but three times more.

In 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.

Rentola presents a dramatic reconstruction of Finland’s unlikely survival at a time when the nation’s very existence was at stake.

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How Finland Survived Stalin by Kimmo Rentola is praised for its meticulous archival research and deep exploration of Soviet-Finnish relations during a critical historical period. The book is noted for its engaging narrative suitable for both general readers and scholars, highlighting Rentola's exceptional language skills and deep insight into the era's complexities. It is considered a pioneering and masterful work that sheds new light on Stalin's strategies and Finland's remarkable survival during this era.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300273618

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 24 b-w illus.+ 3 maps

Contributors:

Translated by Richard Robinson

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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European History History & Archaeology History & Military Kimmo Rentola Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kimmo Rentola is professor emeritus of political history at the University of Helsinki. His research focuses on the history of the Cold War, Soviet-Finnish relations, and Finnish and Nordic communism. This is his first book translated into English.