The Sniper Simo Hayha by Tapio A. M. Saarelainen

[jmatchlock]

The Sniper Simo Hayha
by Tapio A. M. Saarelainen

· The definitive, in depth english study of the WW2 Finnish Winter War sniper of all times

· The book text is entirely in English language, with many photos

· Strongly recommended for anyone interested in military sniping

· ISBN 978-952-5026-74-0 (published 2008)

· Hardcover 135 pages (size 215x305mm) weight 900 grams Think - His Story would make a Great Movie !

[Franz repper]

Yes Jay a good book this guy had 500 kills to his name , dont think there will ever be a Film about him as he is not American so not much intrest

[jmatchlock]

Franz, do not know, what him not being American ,has to do with it ? But - Think would make an outstanding first person living history impression !

[Hans Gowert]

since going to finland,

since watching a few finnish films, i am hooked on there winter war and later conflicts with the russians. Just remarkable of how such a small force opposed the russian onslaught.

i am very tempted to start a finnish impression over here

Tom

[jmatchlock]

Tom - yes -do Finnish

[Hans Gowert]

lol,

ever since watching beyond the frontline, i just have this urge to run at anything russian

Tom

[jmatchlock]

Tom , yes - I understand the Filling , I have a small Finnish War movie collection .

[Peiper]

Gruss-gott kameraden

To quote the words of Sven-Hassel, which summed up the average Finnish Landser!

"The Finnish Soldier was feared like the Devil and loved like God!"

Regards Peiper

[jmatchlock]

It is all ways good to see more Finnish enthuasists .

[Hans Gowert]

one of the things i loved about beyond the front was that everytime the main character took a picture , it showed the original picture that was taken by the vet when it was true.

[jmatchlock]

TOM, and Yes - Do not forget the interview in the opening of the movie.

[Hans Gowert]

no no ofcourse not, it also reverts back to the vet a couple of times during the film (sorry the name of the guy escapes me )

Tom

[Franz repper]

no no ofcourse not, it also reverts back to the vet a couple of times during the film (sorry the name of the guy escapes me )

Tom

Harry Järv a swedish speaking Finn

[Hans Gowert]

thats the man,

think i am going to have to watch that film again this weekend

[Franz repper]

thats the man,

think i am going to have to watch that film again this weekend

Do that. Try and get Fire and Ice as well