The Soviet command grew desperate to eliminate him. They sent counter-snipers and ordered massive artillery strikes on areas where they thought he was hiding. Yet, Simo always slipped away. The Final Shot
Scopes required the shooter to raise their head higher, exposing them to enemy fire. The White Sniper: Simo Häyhä
In November 1939, the massive Soviet Red Army invaded Finland. The Soviets expected a swift victory, outnumbering the Finns in men, tanks, and aircraft. But the Finns possessed something the Soviets did not: a fierce determination to protect their homeland and a complete mastery of the frozen terrain. The Soviet command grew desperate to eliminate him
Simo’s incredible streak came to a violent end on March 6, 1940. During a close-quarters battle, a Soviet soldier spotted him and fired an explosive bullet. The shot struck Simo in the jaw, tearing off half of his face. The Final Shot Scopes required the shooter to
The story of , known as the "White Death," is one of the most legendary tales of military history and individual endurance.