@deltalord6969
I like how Russia threatening other European countries to not join nato can be responded with "What are you gonna do? Invade me?"
@jackkenny4194
All of Finlands main roadways, tunnels, bridges, etc. have detonation points so that they can be strategically blown up. Also, almost every roadway system also has walkways or paths for troops/small arms. I have lived in Finland for a year and know they don’t fuck around. Good luck Russia
@DocEonChannel
Small correction: Sweden didn't stop all wars after 1809. In 1814 there was a very short campaign against Norway to make them agree to the union, which in turn came about after an even shorter conflict with Denmark in 1813.
@EUMikkel
As a Dane, I do feel safer having Finland in the Alliance. Finns embody the "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst" mentality.
@daniell1483
The Finnish application to NATO is why I've been saying that Russia lost the war in Ukraine on day one. Even if Russia managed to completely defeat Ukraine (which they haven't), this strategic loss is so dramatic and stands in stark contrast to what Putin actually wanted. I think it is totally fair to say that Russia lost by failing to uphold their strategic goals.
@GodSIRrr
Russia:threats countries to not join NATO Other countries: reacts by joining NATO Russia: no this isn't how you're supposed to play the game
@andrew1780
All I know is that there was this Finnish guy called the White Death...
@mr.finternational
As a Finn, this is an excellent video that summarizes our situation extremely well. Good work! Here's a fun fact about the Russian invasion of Sweden back in 1808: The Russians had such an extensive network of spies operating in Finland that they had more accurate maps of the country than the Swedes, who'd ruled Finland for 600+ years 😆
@IanYS
As someone whose country also has mandatory military service for men, I take my hat off to the people of Finland. Much love from Singapore
@Pythos_Sapunov
A large group of Russian soldiers in the border area in 1939 are moving down a road when they hear a voice call from behind a small hill: "One Finnish soldier is better than ten Russian". The Russian commander quickly orders 10 of his best men over the hill where Upon a gun-battle breaks out and continues for a few minutes, then silence. The voice once again calls out: "One Finn is better than one hundred Russian." Furious, the Russian commander sends his next best 100 troops over the hill and instantly a huge gun fight commences. After 10 minutes of battle, again Silence. The calm Finnish voice calls out again: "One Finn is better than one thousand Russians from: The enraged Russian commander musters 1000 fighters and sends them to the other side of the hill. Rifle fire, machine guns, grenades, rockets and cannon fire ring out as a terrible battle is fought... Then silence. Eventually one badly wounded Russian fighter crawls back over the hill and with his dying words tells his commander, "Don't send any more men!!! It's a TRAP! There are TWO of them!"
@ToddGeary-n6q
I mean Finland is Finland, can't help but love them regardless. I definitely developed a crush for them over the past 20 years.
@LoganHunter82
As a Finn, I can safely say what our mentality is: "We are not a threat. Leave us alone. But remember this... We. Will. Defend. Ourselves."
@simokoistinen276
What you miss in this video, is that you should clarify some things. Mainly the fact that even when Finland was a part of Russian empire 1809-1917, the Russian laws were not valid in Finland because Finland´s legal system from Swedish rule was still kept in use. Also during the time Finland was officially known as Grand Duchy of Finland which legally an autonomous area and was ruled by Finnish nobility but it had a governor-general appointed by the Russian Czar. In short: Finland was part of Russian empire but not part of Russia. Edit: Added a word "area" which was missing
@sendaaja8809
The total war concept of Finland is interesting and frightening at the same time - it still exists to this day. Finland is a sleeper when it comes to military power and pure war.
@Sombody123
This aged like fine wine with Sweden's added flavor.
@dublin4liammccarthy
It's probably an apocryphal story, but a Finnish soldier was alleged to have said in 1939, "So many Soviets, where will we bury them all?!"
@karl-erikmumler9820
Sweden really only stayed out of NATO due to Finland's position. It was an open secret that we'd join if they joined. In a very real way the decision was made in Helsinki for both countries.
@Indium111
Finland is now, officially, the 31st member of the NATO Alliance. This video is now even more relevant, a handful of months after it was posted.
@ابنعناقه
I’ve watched a lot of ancient history documentaries, but this one is by far the most captivating. The narrative flow and historical accuracy are spot on!
@pohjantuulet247