How one sniper claimed over 500 lives during the Winter War
In short: Explore the lethal legacy of Simo Häyhä, a marksman whose exploits during the Winter War earned him the chilling moniker 'The White Death'. This video examines the scale of his impact on the battlefield.
Simo Häyhä is widely regarded as the most effective sniper in history, with reports attributing 505 kills to him. His entire record of sniper kills was achieved during the Winter War, which took place between 1939 and 1940.
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