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The text is a transcript of a video about Simo Häyhä, a Finnish soldier who became the most lethal sniper in history during the Winter War against the Soviet Union in 1939-1940. The text describes his life, his combat style, his achievements, his injuries, and his legacy. The text also provides some historical context and analysis of the war and its consequences. The text praises Häyhä's skills, bravery, and patriotism, and portrays him as a humble and remorseful man who did not seek fame or glory. The text ends with a call to subscribe to the channel and activate the notification bell.
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1. Simo Häyhä was a Finnish soldier who defended his country during the Soviet invasion in 1939, known as the Winter War.
2. Häyhä is considered one of the most lethal snipers in history, with a confirmed record of 505 enemy casualties.
3. He was born on December 17, 1905, in a town in Finland, as the seventh of eight children in a Lutheran family of farmers.
4. Häyhä grew up surrounded by nature, hunting, and working on the farm at a young age, developing his marksmanship skills.
5. He attended compulsory military service at the age of 19 and joined a volunteer militia called the White Guard.
6. Häyhä's military unit was called to fight against the Soviet invasion, and he quickly became known for his exceptional marksmanship.
7. He used a Finnish variant of the Soviet Mosin-Nagant rifle, which he chose because it was familiar, effective, and reliable.
8. Häyhä's combat tactics included hiding in the forest, using guerrilla tactics, and attacking through narrow paths or closed areas.
9. He was known for his patience, intelligence, and ability to measure distances perfectly.
10. Häyhä was wounded in combat on March 6, 1940, and received the impact of an explosive bullet in his cheek.
11. He was rushed to a hospital and treated, but his face was marked by the war for the rest of his life.
12. The Winter War ended on March 13, 1940, with the signing of the Treaty of Moscow, in which Finland gave up 11% of its territory to the Soviet Union.
13. Häyhä received all kinds of awards and decorations from his nation for his bravery and marksmanship.
14. After the war, Häyhä lived on a farm, hunting elk and raising dogs, until his death in 2002 at 97 years old.
15. In interviews, Häyhä mentioned that he had killed over 500 people with his rifle, but he referred to it with pride and remorse.
16. Häyhä's legacy as a Finnish hero was rediscovered in 2017, 15 years after his death.