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Nopatme OP t1_j956nn7 wrote
Reply to comment by WR810 in TIL that Simo Häyhä AKA the sniper White Death kept a Winter War diary, that was discovered in 2017 from his nephew's drawer, when a local museum was looking for memorabilia for an exhibition on Häyhä by Nopatme
They had a Russian White Death in Bullet Train...
The director of Rukajärven tie, one of the better Finnish WW2 movies, tried to make a Finnish-funded one about Häyhä in about 2015 but nothing resulted of that project.
That director had some personal troubles that made him a regular in misbehaving celebrity watch so maybe that contributed as well to the decision to not grant any Finnish film institute funds to the project.
Nopatme OP t1_j923zyl wrote
Reply to comment by Norwegian_Thunder in TIL that Simo Häyhä AKA the sniper White Death kept a Winter War diary, that was discovered in 2017 from his nephew's drawer, when a local museum was looking for memorabilia for an exhibition on Häyhä by Nopatme
I think it is speculated that the wooden parts would not have held up with the elements so it would be mainly metal remains.
There have been some search parties in the area which is quite swampy but nothing has been found.
There is atleast a completely unverified rumor that a gun collector in Espoo, Finland would have Häyhä's rifle.
Nopatme OP t1_j91wbxg wrote
Reply to comment by Slampumpthejam in TIL that Simo Häyhä AKA the sniper White Death kept a Winter War diary, that was discovered in 2017 from his nephew's drawer, when a local museum was looking for memorabilia for an exhibition on Häyhä by Nopatme
"Even if I were to fall on the fields of battle, the image of you will be my last."
Guess who wrote that down in his diary.
Nopatme OP t1_j91s45g wrote
Reply to comment by Kharon8 in TIL that Simo Häyhä AKA the sniper White Death kept a Winter War diary, that was discovered in 2017 from his nephew's drawer, when a local museum was looking for memorabilia for an exhibition on Häyhä by Nopatme
I checked if there are any Häyhäkäinen in Finland for more Ä's but no only Häyhänens besides Häyhäs apparently.
Nopatme OP t1_j91cmoi wrote
Reply to TIL that Simo Häyhä AKA the sniper White Death kept a Winter War diary, that was discovered in 2017 from his nephew's drawer, when a local museum was looking for memorabilia for an exhibition on Häyhä by Nopatme
While the story of Häyhä's diary being found is well-known and publicized in Finland I think it is interesting also that no English news outlet has picked up the news during the years.
The diary can nowadays be read for free online. As it has been translated, visualized and contextualized to make it more understandable for non-Finnish readers.
Nopatme OP t1_j99j7ni wrote
Reply to comment by Flint_Westwood in TIL that Simo Häyhä AKA the sniper White Death kept a Winter War diary, that was discovered in 2017 from his nephew's drawer, when a local museum was looking for memorabilia for an exhibition on Häyhä by Nopatme
It was forbidden to link straight to the diary which has been completely unknown to the English-speaking world.
Which I think would have made for a better discussion as it is something completely new. Rather than just another rehashing of common Häyhä talking points. As that source is in his words.
The diary is available to be read for free online with all the context including the story of the diary being found.