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Sandwiched between Nazi Germany and the "Russian Bear," Sweden walked a diplomatic tightrope on if and how it should support Finland during the Russo-Finnish Winter War. Social and political forces motivated the Swedish leadership to promote neutrality and avoid official military engagement, while at the same time the Swedish Volunteer Corps comprised the largest volunteer combat force (more than 8,200 strong) in any modern war. This book discusses the political background of the 1939-1940 Winter War; setbacks the volunteers suffered due to weather and terrain; and the ever-present fear that war would come to the Scandinavian Peninsula.
Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Martina Sprague has written numerous books in the fields of history and martial arts.
Table of ContentsMilitary and Political Figures (by Country) Introduction 1. Political Background of the WinterA Brief Swedish and Finnish History The Geographical Location Problem The Nonaggression Treaty between Germany and the Soviet Union Soviet Demands on Finnish Territory Molotov’s Address to the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union Sweden’s Military Preparedness The Åland Ilands Question The Shots at Mainila The Soviet Union’s Strategic Plan Finland’s Defense Plan Sweden Reacts to the War 2. Volunteer Recruitment and TrainingPopular Sentiments and Opinions Material Assistance for Finland Recruitment Propaganda and Motivations for Volunteering Arrival and Training in Torneå Continued Political Difficulties The March to the Front 3. Combat OperationsThe Finnish Army’s Perspective on the War The Soviet Army’s Perspective on the War The Swedish Army’s Perspective on the War Overview of the Volunteer Flight Squadron A Volunteer Air Base Is Setup Volunteer Air Combat Missions The Volunteer Anti-Aircraft Artillery at Turku 4. Peace Negotiations and ArmisticePolitical Struggles and Mediation for Peace The Iron Ore Mines The Allies Move Forward The Grand Finale Finland’s Concessions Mannerheim’s Speech to the Troops Wrap-Up 5. Analysis and ConclusionsCombat Operations in the Finnish Army Combat Operations in the Soviet Army Combat Operations in the Swedish Army The Geopolitical Landscape Swedish Neutrality Afterword Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
