The Winter War between Russia and Finland, which took place from November 1939 to March 1940, resulted in a significant loss of life on both sides.
- Finnish Casualties: Approximately 25,000 Finnish soldiers and civilians were killed during the conflict.
- Soviet Casualties: The Soviet Union sustained far greater losses, with estimates ranging from 126,000 to 315,000 soldiers killed.
The Winter War was a brutal and costly conflict, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The Finnish forces, despite being outnumbered and outgunned, managed to put up a fierce resistance against the Soviet invasion, earning them international admiration for their courage and resilience.
