Winter War - Part 2: The Spark of Conflict

The sky over Mainila was heavy and gray. On November 26, 1939, Soviet artillery shells thundered across the border into the quiet village.The sound shattered the morning stillness. Splinters of wood and earth erupted into the icy air, and several Red Army soldiers were killed. The Soviet leadership immediately blamed Finland for the attack.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/winter-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.