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The White Sniper
- Simo Häyhä
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
Simo Häyhä (1905-2002) is the most famous sniper in the world. During the Winter War fought between Russia and Finland in 1939-1940 he had 542 confirmed kills with iron sights, a record that still stands today. He has been a role model for snipers all over the world.
Simo Häyhä was a man of action who spoke very little, but he was respected by his men and his superiors and given many difficult missions, including taking out specific targets. Able to move silently and swiftly through the landscape, melting into the snowbound surroundings in his white camouflage fatigues, his aim was deadly and his quarry rarely escaped. The Russians learned of his reputation as a marksman and tried several times to kill him by indirect fire. He was promoted from corporal to second lieutenant and he was awarded the Cross of Kollaa.
After the war Simo Häyhä lead a quiet, unassuming life in farming and forestry. His roots were deep in the Finnish soil, and he loved life in rural Finland. A true patriot, he epitomized the traits of a professional soldier, performing his duty and setting an example of bravery that personified the Finnish spirit when confronted by the Russian onslaught. The White Sniper fully explores Simo Häyhä's life, his exploits in the Winter War, and the secrets behind his success.
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- J D A LAING
- 07-04-24
Historical & Practical
Covers the Winter war while at the same time bringing in the amazing story of perhaps the worlds greatest ever practical shooter. For anyone who is interested in history and shooting this is a must read.
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- Screen Touch
- 23-01-24
Very informative, well narrated
I enjoyed this listen. The narrator was very good and I liked the way the writer structured the text. The life of Simo has been an interest of mine for a while so I'm glad this book exists. would definitely recommend listening.
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- Richard Denis Chadwick
- 24-02-23
Good interesting read
not a bad book, not much on the white death, more shooting/sniper training and a bit of history, still interesting.
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- Frank Boyd
- 13-04-23
struggling to finish
mind numbing boring details.
oh dear ....so dull. pity really as he sounds an amazing man!
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- adam
- 21-04-20
Hardly anything about the sniper disappointing
Talks of sniper tactics russifinnish war hardly anything about the man himself which is how the book is portrayed poor
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- Matt
- 08-04-22
Boring.
I was expecting a lot more from this book, but to put it simply, it's lacks any detail. Spending half an hour searching the Internet would probably drum up more about Simo and his exploits.
Poor book.
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