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[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

The war ended in Russian defeat

The Winter War did not end in Russian defeat. After initially getting slapped around by Finland, the USSR committed more troops and forced Finland to concede to all of the Soviets' initial territorial demands (and more).

[–] AutoModerator@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

You two are going a bit two deep responding to a clueless teenager-level attempt at humor that gets published by that site.

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

You expect me to pass up an opportunity to pontificate upon the Winter War? As if!

[–] skeezix@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Stay out of the way it’s about to get physical.

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] skeezix@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Thanks for the ducking ear worm

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Pyrrhic Victory, then, given the costs. It did not meaningfully improve their security, as Leningrad was under siege by the Germans shortly thereafter.