Swedish Volunteer Corps - Finnish Winter War 1939-1940

The book The Swedish Volunteer Corps - The Finnish Winter War 1939-1940 by Göran Andolf is a captivating account of an often overlooked part of Nordic military history. It tells the story of the over 12,000 Swedes and just over 700 Norwegians who volunteered to support Finland in its fight against the Soviet Union during the Winter War of 1939-1940.

Andolf, a respected military historian, uses archival material, interviews with veterans and contemporary press to provide a detailed picture of the Swedish Volunteer Corps' organization, training and operations at the front, especially at the Salla Front in Finnish Lapland. The book also contains 14 folded leaflets with illustrations and maps that deepen the reader's understanding of the military operations.

Swedish volunteers in Finland 1939-44
For anyone interested in Nordic history, military strategy, or personal stories of courage and solidarity, this book is an invaluable resource. It provides insight not only into a specific historical event but also into the human aspects of war and volunteerism.

The Swedish Volunteer Corps - The Finnish Winter War 1939-1940 is an important read for anyone who wants to understand the Swedish effort in one of the most dramatic wars of the 20th century.