@scorpoyt0: SOVIETS Thought they were TUFF #History #meme #historymeme #fyp Educational purposes only The Winter War began in November 1939 when the Soviet Union invaded Finland after negotiations over border security failed. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Finnish forces used skis, camouflage, and hit-and-run tactics to exploit the forests and freezing temperatures. Soviet attacks suffered heavy losses, particularly during the battles around Suomussalmi and the Mannerheim Line. In February 1940, the Red Army broke through Finnish defenses and forced Finland to negotiate peace. The Moscow Peace Treaty ended the war in March, with Finland surrendering territory but retaining its independence.