The Wikipedia account of Simo Hayha is better than this book. Simo was a reserved person and spoke very little about his combat experiences. The book is summed up on the dust cover with Simo's quote: "I did what I was told to, as well as I could. There would be no Finland unless everyone else had done the same". That is all you need to read unless you like reading about American made Russian sniper rifles. There is little doubt that Simo was the ultimate hunter and a true hero. I believe Simo was proud of his service but the killing of so many men took a toll on him causing him to keep silent. The author's shot at writing a compelling account of Simo's life did not hit the mark.
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Much better rounded than just battle stories. You learn about the man, before and after the Winter War. What made him such a successful sniper. Fascinating to read.
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Great! Would love to see he and Carlos Hathcock compete at the shooting range!
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