- Born17 December 1905 · Rautjärvi, Viipuri Province, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian EmpireDied1 April 2002 (aged 96) · Hamina, FinlandBuriedRuokolahti Church graveyardAllegianceFinland
White Death | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
WEBThe Russians nicknamed him “White Death”—a name that could apply to the entire Finnish army in this period of the war. On February 17, 1940, …
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The White Death: 12 Facts about the world's deadliest sniper
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- Häyhä has 505 confirmed kills to his name. And it is even suggested that he …
- He was a mere 5 feet tall. Häyhä stood just 5 feet tall. He was mild-mannered …
- He lived a quiet life as a farmer before the war. As many citizens did at the …
- His sniping skills were bred from youth, albeit unintentionally. In Rautjärvi, he …
- An able soldier. Häyhä might have been born to be a soldier. At least he had …
Simo Häyhä, The 'White Death': The Deadliest Sniper In …
WEBMar 9, 2024 · By Katie Serena. Published March 9, 2024. In less than 100 days, Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä killed at least 500 enemy troops during the Winter War — earning him the nickname the "White Death." At the …
Who Was Simo Häyhä, The Deadliest Sniper in History?
WEBJun 24, 2020 · With at least 505 confirmed kills during the Winter War of 1939–40 between Finland and the Soviet Union, Simo Häyhä …
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Finnish Sniper • Simo Hayha • The White Death
WEBSimo Häyhä, also known as “The White Death” is widely regarded as the most skilled and successful sniper there ever was, with over 500 kills to his name. He helped defend Finland from the Soviets during World War II. …
Simo Häyhä: The Deadliest Sniper in the History of War
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Dubbed “The White Death,” he became the face of Finnish propaganda seemingly overnight. Left for dead, but still alive On March 6, 1940, Simo Häyhä was …
The entrance of the 'White Death' in WWII - Yahoo News
WEBJessica Evans. August 24, 2023 · 6 min read. 33. The "White Death" and the Eastern side of Kollaa River with a Soviet tank on the road in the background. When it comes to …
The White Death - IMDb
WEBThe White Death: Directed by David McElroy. Simo Häyhä, a prolific sniper in Finland, leads his people to victory over the impending Russians in the Winter War of 1939.
Simo Häyhä - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBSimo Häyhä (December 17, 1905 – April 1, 2002) was a Finnish soldier. He has the highest recorded number of confirmed sniper kills in any major war. [2] . The Russian soldiers …