Summary of tapio saarelainen's the white sniper

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights:#1 Simo Häyhä was a Finnish farmer who fought in the Winter War. He was known as the Snow Hunter, as he enjoyed snow skiing, hunting, and shooting. He died on April 1, 2002 in the Kymi Institute for Disabled War Veterans, in the town of Hamina.#2 Simo Häyhä, a member of the Rautjärvi Civil Guard, was a top-notch marksman who won several prizes in Civil Guard regional competitions. He also received Class 2 medals for his superior skiing ability and outstanding physical conditioning.#3 The Winter War, which took place from November 30, 1939 to March 6, 1940, was between Finland and the Soviet Union. It was the first major battle for Simo Häyhä, who served as a squad leader in 6th Battalion, Infantry Regiment 34. He was wounded during the last week of the war.#4 Simo Häyhä was born in 1905. He was the seventh child in his family. His father, Juho, owned the Mattila farm, and his mother, Katriina, was a loving and hardworking farmer's wife. The farm was quite modern for its time, with fields equipped with sub-surface drains that allowed the growing of sugar beets for animal food.