Key insights

• 🎯 Simo Häyhä achieved exceptional precision and success as a Finnish sniper during the Winter War
• 🎯 He used a bolt-action rifle to hit targets 16 times per minute at a distance of around 500 feet or 150 meters
• 🎯 Despite being outnumbered, the Finns employed guerilla tactics and knew the land well
• 🎯 Simo Häyhä adjusted his sights to 150 meters and took out a Soviet sniper who had killed three platoon leaders
• 🎯 He was credited with 505 confirmed kills of Soviet soldiers within 100 days
• 🎯 Simo endured extreme cold temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit and used elaborate camouflage techniques to conceal his position
• 🎯 He survived a bullet to the jaw and teeth, needing multiple surgeries
• 🎯 Simo Häyhä demonstrated remarkable resilience and expertise as a Finnish sniper during the Winter War

Q&A

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• What is the significance of Simo Häyhä's story?

  Simo Häyhä's story is significant because he is considered one of the deadliest snipers in history, achieving an extraordinary number of confirmed kills during the Winter War. His tactics, skill, and resilience in combat have made him a notable figure in military history.

• How did Simo Häyhä contribute to the war effort?

  Simo Häyhä not only had 505 confirmed sniper kills but also had 200 kills with his machine gun. Despite surviving a bullet to his jaw and teeth, needing multiple surgeries, he continued to contribute to the war effort.

• What was Simo Häyhä's highest daily count of kills?

  On December 21st, 1939, Simo Häyhä achieved his highest daily count of 25 kills during the Winter War.

• What was notable about Simo Häyhä's achievements during the Winter War?

  Despite being outnumbered by the Soviet Union, Simo Häyhä achieved exceptional precision and success as a Finnish sniper during the Winter War. He used a bolt-action rifle to hit targets 16 times per minute at a distance of around 500 feet or 150 meters. On one occasion, he faced 4,000 Soviets with only 31 other Finns.

• What techniques did Simo Häyhä use during combat?

  During combat, Simo Häyhä endured extreme cold temperatures and used elaborate camouflage techniques to conceal his position. This included packing snow and controlling his breath vapor. He also used the Finnish Civil Guard variant of the Mosin Nagant rifle with iron sights.

• How did Simo Häyhä achieve his sniper skills?

  Simo Häyhä honed his sniper skills through farming, hobbies, hunting, and target shooting competitions. He was familiar with the Finnish Mosin Nagant 28 30 and the Suomi submachine gun.

• Who was Simo Häyhä?

  Simo Häyhä, also known as the White Death, was a Finnish sniper who gained fame during the Winter War for his exceptional sniper skills. He is credited with 505 confirmed kills of Soviet soldiers within 100 days.

• 00:03 🎯 Simo H\u00e4yh\u00e4, known as the White Death, is considered the deadliest sniper with 505 kills during the Winter War of 1939-1940. He honed his skills through farming, hobbies, hunting, and target shooting competitions.
• 00:53 Simo Häyhä, also known as the White Death, was a Finnish sniper who achieved remarkable precision and success during the Winter War using a bolt-action rifle despite being outnumbered by the Soviet Union.
• 01:38 A sniper named Simo had to endure extreme cold and used elaborate camouflage techniques to conceal his position during the war. He used the Finnish Civil Guard variant of the Mosin Nagant rifle with iron sights.
• 02:21 Sima zeroed his sights and took out a Soviet sniper who had killed three platoon leaders, Soviets deployed counter snipers.
• 03:03 Simo Häyhä, also known as the White Death, was a Finnish sniper who gained fame during the Winter War for his exceptional sniper skills, being credited with 505 confirmed kills of Soviet soldiers within 100 days.
• 03:52 Simo had numerous confirmed sniper kills and also 200 kills with his machine gun. He survived a bullet to his jaw and teeth, needing multiple surgeries. Consider supporting Simple History on Patreon for early video access.