The Winter War: The Soviet Attack on Finland 1939-1940

Rating:
Summary: Good, first hand history
Review: This small book is an easy, engaging read about an often overlooked chapter of WWII. It offers a broad outline of the conlict, and does an adequate job of outlining its causes and the major players involved. Where it really shines, however, is in its use of first hand anecdotes to move the narrative along. Some of the most powerful commentary on war and combat I have ever encountered can be found in these pages.

I would reccommend following up this book with Trotter's "A Frozen Hell", as it offers a signigicantly more thorough investigation of the causes and politcal aspects of the war. Still, "The Winter War" is is an enjoyable, informative work.