The so-called Winter War of 1939-1940, when Finland held out against a Soviet invasion, dominates the popular imagination. Yet the last time the Finnish Defence Forces saw large-scale action was World War II. While the number of recruits is dwindling, and currently only two-thirds of the young men serve in the armed forces, the system enjoys popular support and seems set to remain. Most European countries have abandoned conscription, but Finland is stubbornly holding out.
Video clip stills courtesy of Finnish Defence Forces The 19-minute film “Taistelukentta 2020” (“Battlefield 2020”) was released on YouTube by Finland this summer.
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