What weapons did the Finnish use in the Winter War?

What weapons did the Finnish use in the Winter War?

The Finns also made use of the Soviet M1891/1930 rifle, the Model 1938 Carbine, and other Soviet-Russian arms captured during the fighting. During the Winter War 77,000 Swedish Mausers were purchased by the Finns. These accurate 6.5x55mm rifles saw active service with both Finnish Army and Civil Guard soldiers.

What weapons does the Finnish army use?

Infantry weapons

Did Finland use German tanks?

German tanks in Finnish use Js were delivered to the Finnish Army. These were of simplified construction, but with the best armor of the series and the long KwK 43 75 mm (2.95 in), well capable of taking on the T-34 or the KV-1.

How did Finland survive?

Finland was able to survive the power of the Red Army due to a combination of factors. The Finns were blessed with an especially capable high-command that was given free reign by their government to carry out a strategy that utilized their country’s topography and allowed their soldiers to employ guerrilla tactics.

How many Finnish died in the Winter War?

25,904 Finns dead
Accepting the armistice cost Finland 11 percent of its territory, including the country’s second city of Vyborg. The Winter War left 25,904 Finns dead. The Soviets lost at least 126,875 soldiers.

What guns do the Finnish Special Forces use?

Special forces also use the Scar-L. Tankers use the East-German MPi-AKS. Snipers rifles used by the Finnish army are Sako TRG-42, SVD Dragunov, Tkiv 85, Barrett M95 and M82. Two new rifles, one for the sniper one for the designated marksman, are being designed by Sako as we speak.

How many tanks does Finland have?

239
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