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Finland technically fought on the Germans side during World War 2. Not because it was an evil country either. Because of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact, Hitler had told Stalin he could invade certain countries (the Baltic States, Moldova, Finland and Eastern Poland) without German interference. Stalin immediately annexed the Baltic States, Moldova and Eastern Poland.
Stalin demanded that Finland signed a treaty to allow the Finns to let them set up military bases on their territory in return for allowing them to regain land. When the Finnish government narrowly agreed to reject it, Stalin announced it was an act of aggression and invaded Finland in late November 1939, demanding they cede territory.
The Winter War, as it was known as, lasted until March 1940. The Finns put up a suprisingly effective defence. Although they had no tanks or anti-tank artillery, they set fire to and destroyed hundreds of Soviet tanks using 'molotov cocktails' - improvised bombs consisting of a bottle of petrol with a lighted wick. The Red Army had been damaged by Stalin's meddling - thousands of officers had been executed because of Stalin's paranoia, leaving it pretty rudderless.
Later during the Winter War, the Russians got their act together and Finland was forced to sign a peace treaty that ceded 10% of their land, including the city of Viipuri which was at the time the second largest in the country. Britain and France had consider intervening on the Finns' side in the closing weeks, but Norway refused to let them send troops across its territory.
Peace lasted until June 1941 when Finland reignited the fighting with German support, determined to regain their lost land, beginning the Continuation War. This went on until April 1944, with the Finns ultimately failing to win back any territory. However, skirmishes in Lapland would continue until the rest of the war.
Today, Finns still have an animosity against the Russians, similar to the Danes and Dutch attitude towards the Germans.
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What was Hitler plans to do in world war 2?
His plans were to capture and control all of Europe and then the world
Did Adolf Hitler started World War I?
Adolf Hitler was a corporal during World War 1, so no.
What year did Hitler enter the World War 1?
Hitler was not in world war one, he was the leader of the Germans in world war two.
Did ww1start with Adolf Hitler?
No, world war 1 was not caused by Hitler. he was just a soldier fighting in world war 1 but Hitler DEFENITLY caused world war 2.
After the war what did Hitler do?
Hitler died after World War II. If this is what you mean? Or you mean after World War I, Hitler marched on a city. He was then imprisoned and wrote his book.
Was Finland an aggressor or were they attacked first during World War 2?
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What was Hitler plans to do in world war 2?
His plans were to capture and control all of Europe and then the world
Did Finland chossse to join the world war 2?
Not at first, because the Soviet Union attacked Finland. That Winter War 1939-1940 was over, however Finland did decide to join Hitler in his attack on the Soviet Union in June 1941.
Was Finland in World War I?
No, but the First World War is the reason why Finland seceded from Russia.
Which nations switched sides in World War 2?
Finland fought the Nazis at the end of the war but in the beginning fought with Hitler in the countinuation war. Yugoslavia I think changed sides and started against Hitler and then a faciast was installed and they joined Hitler. It could be argued that Italy changed sides after the invasion of the mainland.
Did dictators control countries before World War 2?
Hitler's control of Germany, Stalin's over Russia and Mussolini's of Italy had already been established when World War II broke out.
Did Adolf Hitler started World War I?
Adolf Hitler was a corporal during World War 1, so no.
What caused Russia to be part of World War 2?
Hitler sold Stalin on the idea that together they could control/ rule the world.
What year did Hitler enter the World War 1?
Hitler was not in world war one, he was the leader of the Germans in world war two.
What are gas bells in World War 1?
gas bells are similar to gas chambers that they used to burn jews down in world war 2 when hitler was in control
Did ww1start with Adolf Hitler?
No, world war 1 was not caused by Hitler. he was just a soldier fighting in world war 1 but Hitler DEFENITLY caused world war 2.
How many Germans were in World War 2?
There were about 2 million to 3 million in the army under Hitler's control.
