Soviet expectations versus reality

On part one of our Winter War series we dive into the history of Finland and its long struggle for independence from a string of different oppressors. **Correction** The Commander of Finnish forces was named Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim. There was no "Von" honorific. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/lions-led-by-donkeys-store Bibliography for all related episodes: Trotter, William. A Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-1940.