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Winter War: Soviet Invasion of Finland (1939-1940) - Coggle Diagram
Winter War: Soviet Invasion of Finland (1939-1940)
What were the underlying causes of this event?
Land and Safety: The Soviet Union wanted to expand its land and make sure its important city, Leningrad, was safe from possible attacks. They saw Finland as a good place to take over.
Threats from the West: The Soviets thought Finland could be a threat, so they wanted to control it to prevent problems.
Who were the key figures involved, and what roles did they play?
Joseph Stalin: Leader of the Soviet Union who wanted to invade Finland to protect Soviet land and show strength.
Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim: Finnish military leader who defended Finland from the Soviet invasion.
Risto Ryti: Finnish President who supported Mannerheim and tried to get help from other countries.
Vasily Chuikov: Soviet military leader involved in the invasion.
How did this event impact the immediate outcome of the war?
Soviet Struggles: The Soviet Union faced unexpected difficulties and losses, making them look weaker.
Finnish Spirit: Despite being outnumbered, Finland fought hard and boosted their own morale and global reputation.
Territorial Changes: Finland had to give up some land but stayed independent after a peace treaty.
In what ways did this event influence global competition for resources?
Soviet Image: The war made other countries wary of the Soviet Union’s aggressive behavior and affected their strategies.
Help for Finland: Other countries, like Sweden and the U.S., showed support to Finland.
How could this event have been approached differently to foster peacemaking and cooperation?
Talks Before Fighting: If Finland and the Soviet Union had talked more before the war, they might have found a way to avoid fighting.
Neutral Mediators: Bringing in neutral countries to help mediate might have led to a peaceful agreement.
Compromises: Both sides could have made deals, like Finland giving up some land or the Soviets agreeing not to invade in exchange for guarantees of safety.