Finnish Winter War sniper legend Simo Häyhä dies at age of96

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Yes a great man indeed

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Post by Tuco » 09 May 2004, 20:09

It was my honor to meet him twice while in Finland and he was a humble man. http://www.mosinnagant.net/finland/simohayha.asp
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Post by Topspeed » 01 Jul 2004, 08:44

He was a outstanding marksman indeed.

How many knows one detail:

He was shot at and half of his face was gone. Presumed dead he was put to a pile of other bodies after the fight. Then somebody saw a foot move or something and they realised he was still alive. Not only after that he was rushed to get first aid. Later several surgeries took place.

He was a really tough fighter. 8O :D :roll:


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