Philip JowettFinland at War 1939–45 (Elite, 141)

EXCELLENT! 10 POINTS . THIS IS A SHORT BOOK ABOUT FINLAND AT WAR;1)WINTER WAR (1939-1940).2)CONTINUATION WAR (1941-1944).3)LAPLAND WAR (1945).BASICALLY IS A MILITARY BOOK , IT HAS EIGHT COLOR ILUSTRATIONS, AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THEWEAPONS, UNIFORMS , AND ARMS.ON THE LAST DAY OF NOVEMBER 1939, THE RED ARMY OF THE GENOCIDAL DICTATOR JOSEF STALININVADED FINLAND, HOWEVER THE FINNISH NATION FOUGHT BRAVELY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OFMARSHALL MANNERHEIM (THE FINNISH SIMON BOLIVAR) INFLICTING HEAVY LOSSES TO THE CRIMINALRED ARMY, IT LOST, BUT IN 1941 WHEN GERMANY INVADED THE SOVIET UNION, FINLAND FOUGHT ALONGSIDEGERMANY IN ORDER TO RECOVER LOST TERRITORIES, FINALLY WHEN THE TIDE TURNED AGAINST GERMANYFINLAND SUED FOR PEACE WITH THE SOVIET UNION AND DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY.IN THE END FINLAND PRESERVED ITS INDEPENDENCE FROM THE EVIL EMPIRE THUS AVOIDING THE TERRIBLE FATEOF THE BALTIC NATIONS AND THE EASTERN EUROPEANS NATIONS.I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL THE FREEDOM LOVING PEOPLE OF THE WORLD.

A good but brief (63 page) narrative of the role of the Finnish army during three conflicts during World War II. The timeline is comprehensive but the book ignores completely the role of the Finnish Air Force. I found that to be a disappointment.

Coverage of FInland in WOrld War II. Typical Osprey coverage.

Some good pictures; detailed color plates of various uniforms,a couple of helpful maps, but only a cursory history of the war. "Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-40" by William R. Trotter is a fine and detailed history of that war - "Finland at War" is a somewhat useful companion and does tell a little about the Continuation War.

Good info. Reader's digest version - information but light.

I am interested in history and I knew very little of this history Very fascinating.

This is the absolute best possible resource for the modeler or miniature gamer who wants to accurately depict the Finnish infantryman in WWII.Uniforms, weapons, and formations are all laid out in detail. While other books are also available on Amazon for greater depth into the conflict: this book is indispensable.

This book commends the Finish Spirit for its unity in war and combat, a small but highly motivated and skilled military arm and people.

It was a real treat to go through an entire Osprey seeing fresh photos, reading fresh text, gleaning fresh info and looking at fresh uniform art. This is one of the best Ospreys ever from a general perspective. I am just not sufficiently well versed in the Finnish army to be sure it's all accurate. However I instinctively trust the author's authority - and after all I did buy the book to remedy my own ignorance!Excellent artwork captures the 'feel' of Finnish troops through 3 wars - Winter war, Continuation war; both against the Soviets, and the Lapland war aginst the Germans near the end of WW2.

Good history book

As one would expect from this publisher, produced to a high standard and covers the subject well within the limitations of page numbers and format. Maps needed to be more numerous and better quality, which marrs its usefulness.

Not much is written about these events. The Russians finally gave up. I originally was trying to find a biography of the famous Finnish sniper with over 500 kills in this war. I found a little info over the Internet. A first edition book was offered for over $3000! This book at least mentions him and the price is right!

Very good