BLUF
Against all odds, Finland’s local knowledge, unity, and adaptability helped it resist a larger force— preparation and resolve can overcome sheer size. The term Molotov Cocktail first coined- an improvised incendiary grenade used against Soviet tanks.Learning Outcomes
• Understanding strategic influences: The article explores how a smaller nation used local conditions and asymmetric tactics to hold off a significantly larger power.
• Critical thinking and historical perspective: It highlights how internal political decisions—like Stalin’s purges—can drastically weaken military effectiveness.
