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The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi.
Suomussalmi,Finland
18.July 2008


The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. <br> Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi. This stone field reminds us of the human suffering which the war brought.
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. <br> Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi. This stone field reminds us of the human suffering which the war brought.
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The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well th...

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By: Primoz Jeroncic

The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. <br> Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi. This stone field reminds us of the human suffering which the war brought.
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The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well th...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. <br> Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi. This stone field reminds us of the human suffering which the war brought.
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The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well th...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of the most famous early battles of the Winter War occurred at Suomussalmi during December, 1939. The Russian 44th Division advanced along the Raate Road from the south and the 163rd Russian Division advanced from Juntusranta from the North. They were supposed to link up at Suomussalmi and then head West across Finland to Oulu and cut the country in half.
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Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of t...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of the most famous early battles of the Winter War occurred at Suomussalmi during December, 1939. The Russian 44th Division advanced along the Raate Road from the south and the 163rd Russian Division advanced from Juntusranta from the North. They were supposed to link up at Suomussalmi and then head West across Finland to Oulu and cut the country in half.
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Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of t...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of the most famous early battles of the Winter War occurred at Suomussalmi during December, 1939. The Russian 44th Division advanced along the Raate Road from the south and the 163rd Russian Division advanced from Juntusranta from the North. They were supposed to link up at Suomussalmi and then head West across Finland to Oulu and cut the country in half.
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Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of t...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. <br> Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi. This stone field reminds us of the human suffering which the war brought.
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The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well th...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. <br> Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi. This stone field reminds us of the human suffering which the war brought.
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The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well th...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well those others who were involved or who suffered. The monument is located along the side of the old Raate road, near Suomussalmi, Finland. The bloodiest battles of the war were fought in this area. <br> Stones standing on an area covering almost three hectares represent the number of soldiers who died in the Winter War battles of Suomussalmi. This stone field reminds us of the human suffering which the war brought.
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The Winter War Monument was erected in honour of the veterans of the Winter War 1939-1940 as well th...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic

Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of the most famous early battles of the Winter War occurred at Suomussalmi during December, 1939. The Russian 44th Division advanced along the Raate Road from the south and the 163rd Russian Division advanced from Juntusranta from the North. They were supposed to link up at Suomussalmi and then head West across Finland to Oulu and cut the country in half.
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Church and small graveyard in remembrance of Winter War in village of Suomussalmi, Finland. One of t...

18.07.2008
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By: Primoz Jeroncic