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1. Biography of Simo Häyhä
2. Early Life
3. The White Death
4. Attempts on His Life
5. Later Life and Legacy

Biography of Simo Häyhä

Simo Häyhä, also known as "The White Death," was a Finnish sniper and hunter who began his military service in 1925.

Prior to the war, Häyhä was involved in hunting and ran his own farm. His home was filled with awards he had received for his victories in marksmanship competitions.

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When the war broke out, he joined the Finnish army as a sniper.

Early Life

Simo Häyhä was born on December 17, 1905, in the town of Rautjärvi, Finland, near the border with the Soviet Union. He grew up in a rural environment and developed a passion for hunting from a young age.

Häyhä honed his shooting skills and became an accomplished marksman.

The White Death

During the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union from 1939 to 1940, Simo Häyhä achieved rema