The White Sniper: Simo Hг¤yhг¤ [HOT]

During the Winter War of 1939–1940 between Finland and the Soviet Union, this unassuming Finnish farmer became the most lethal sniper in history, credited with over 500 kills in fewer than 100 days. The Quiet Farmer

Simo was called to serve in the Kollaa region. While many soldiers used the latest scoped rifles, Simo chose his old civil guard rifle, an M/28-30. He refused to use a telescopic sight for two brilliant reasons: The White Sniper: Simo Häyhä

: He dressed entirely in white camouflage, blending perfectly into the drifts. During the Winter War of 1939–1940 between Finland

The story of , known as the "White Death," is one of the most legendary tales of military history and individual endurance. He refused to use a telescopic sight for

The winter sun could glint off the glass lens, giving away his position.

Miraculously, Simo Häyhä woke up on the very day the peace treaty was signed, ending the Winter War. A Legacy of Humility