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Talvisota (1987 Video Game)
Talvisota may refer to: *The native Finnish name of Winter War, a 1939—1940 war between Finland and the Soviet Union *''Talvisota'' or ''The Winter War'', a 1989 Finnish film *''Talvisota'', a novel by Antti Tuuri, basis for the film *'' Talvisota: Icy Hell'', a real-time action computer game * "Talvisota", a song by Sabaton from ''The Art of War'' See also *Suomen Talvisota 1939–1940 Suomen Talvisota 1939–1940 was a provocative Finnish rock band in the years 1969 and 1970. Their only album is called ''Underground-Rock''. Lyrics for the band were provided under pseudonyms by M.A. Numminen and the Turku poets Markku Into (u ..., a Finnish rock band * Winter War (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winter War
The Winter War,, sv, Vinterkriget, rus, Зи́мняя война́, r=Zimnyaya voyna. The names Soviet–Finnish War 1939–1940 (russian: link=no, Сове́тско-финская война́ 1939–1940) and Soviet–Finland War 1939–1940 (russian: link=no, Сове́тско-финляндская война́ 1939–1940) are often used in Russian historiographybr>В.Н. Барышников. От прохладного мира к Зимней войне. Восточная политика Финляндии в 1930–е годы. Санкт-Петербург, 1997.; О.Д. Дудорова. Неизвестные страницы Зимней войны. In: Военно-исторический журнал. 1991. №9.; Зимняя война 1939–1940. Книга первая. Политическая история. М., 1998. – ; ttp://www.otvaga2004.narod.ru/photo/winterwar/wwar1.htm М. Коломиец. Танки в Зимней войне 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Winter War (film)
''The Winter War'' ( fi, Talvisota) is a 1989 Finnish war film directed by Pekka Parikka, and based on the novel ''Talvisota'' by Antti Tuuri. It is set in the Winter War and tells the story of a Finnish infantry regiment from Southern Ostrobothnia fighting on the Karelian Isthmus, focusing mainly on a platoon of reservists from Kauhava. The film was released in Finland and Sweden on 30 November 1989, the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Winter War, and in the United States in December 1989. The film won six Jussi Awards and was selected as the Finnish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 63rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. Plot On 13 October 1939, reservists of the Finnish army are called up for active duty as the threat of Soviet invasion becomes likely. Martti and Paavo Hakala, two farmer brothers from Kauhava, Southern Ostrobothnia, join other men from the municipality in a half-platoon under the command of Second Lieutenant Jussi Kantol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antti Tuuri
Antti Elias Tuuri (born 1 October 1944, Kauhava, Southern Ostrobothnia) is a Finnish writer, known for his works dealing with Southern Ostrobothnia. The ''Äitini-suku''-series tells the stories of the Finns who emigrated to the United States. He received the J. H. Erkko Award in 1971 for ''Asioiden suhteet ja Lauantaina illalla'', The Nordic Council's Literature Prize in 1985 for ''Pohjanmaa'', and the Finlandia Prize in 1997 for his novel ''Lakeuden kutsu''. Tuuri has also translated some Icelandic sagas. Many of his novels have been made into films including ''Rukajärven tie'' also known as "Ambush" in English, about the Continuation War The Continuation War, also known as the Second Soviet-Finnish War, was a conflict fought by Finland and Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1944, as part of World War II.; sv, fortsättningskriget; german: Fortsetzungskrieg. A ... 1941–44 in Karelia, Russia and '' Talvisota'', the Winter War 1939–1940. His novel '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icy Hell
''Talvisota: Icy Hell'' (Russian "Talvisota: Ледяной ад") is a real-time tactics and educational computer game, developed by the international developer group Blitzfront Game Studio and is based on the events of the Winter War ( fi, talvisota) conflict of 1939–1940 between Finland and the Soviet Union. The game is built-up upon Nival Interactive's Enigma Engine that was used in the ''Blitzkrieg'' game and is a fully stand-alone product. The Finnish Board of Film Classification determined that ''Talvisota: Icy Hell'' is both a real-time strategy and an educational game. Game features * Two long campaigns for Soviet and Finnish sides. * Historical accuracy. * Based on real political and historical events before and during the Winter War. * Historical encyclopedia and archives videos. * Molotov cocktails, soldiers speaking Russian and Finnish, authentic battle-front reports, airplanes, skiing troops, satchel charges, flamethrower tanks, and experimental units. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabaton (band)
Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Falun, Sweden. The vast majority of their albums are written about historical events, mainly wars and significant battles. Sabaton has been referred to as one of the "big four" power metal bands, along with Helloween, Blind Guardian and DragonForce. They are one of the most successful metal bands in Swedish history, with their album ''Carolus Rex (album), Carolus Rex'' being the best-selling Swedish heavy metal album of all time. History Formation and first albums (1999–2009) Sabaton was formed in December 1999. After the first songs were recorded in Peter Tägtgren's studio, The Abyss (recording studio), The Abyss, Sabaton was contacted by a couple of record labels. The band signed with the Italian label Underground Symphony, which then released, internationally, the promo CD ''Fist for Fight''. The disc, distilled from two demo tapes recorded between 1999 and 2000, was intended to promote forthcoming Sabaton releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Art Of War (Sabaton Album)
''The Art of War'' is the fourth album by Swedish Heavy metal music, heavy metal band Sabaton (band), Sabaton. The album is based on the ancient Chinese military treatise, ''The Art of War'' written by General Sun Tzu in the 6th century BC. It consists of 13 chapters, each of which describe a different aspect of warfare, and is considered the definitive work on military tactics and strategies of its time. The tracks on the album correspond to each chapter of treatise. The lyrics of the songs are about famous battles or war, mostly based on the battles of the World War I, First and World War II, Second World Wars where Sun Tzu's tactics were applied. The second track and first full song of the album, "Ghost Division", is notable as the song Sabaton usually plays first in live concerts, ever since the album's release. Production The Swedish national anthem from Sweden Rock '09 (found on the Re-Armed edition) was the only song on which bassist Pär Sundström has contributed vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suomen Talvisota 1939–1940
Suomen Talvisota 1939–1940 was a provocative Finnish rock band in the years 1969 and 1970. Their only album is called ''Underground-Rock''. Lyrics for the band were provided under pseudonyms by M.A. Numminen and the Turku poets Markku Into (under the pseudonym Taannehtiva Seuralainen) and Jarkko Laine (under the pseudonym Lauri Kenttä, a reference to Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent). The name of the band literally means "The Finnish Winter War 1939-1940". They are widely considered a founding band of Finnish rock music, starting the careers of Numminen and Rauli Badding Somerjoki, influencing artists such as Juice Leskinen, and even serving as early precursors to the Finnish punk scene. Line-up * M.A. Numminen (under the pseudonyms Oriveden kenkätehdas, E. Väline, Ruotsin Kuningas, La Kamarado) * Rauli Somerjoki (under the pseudonyms G.A. Johanssonin Perikunta, V. Esine) * Pentti Aho * Arto Koskinen * Heikki Kasari * Rauli "Pole" Ojanen (under the pseudonym Erik af Venusbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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