June, 1941: Trapped between two repressive regimes, Finland has little choice but to ally itself with Nazi Germany against its traditional foe, although it manages to remain a democracy throughout.

The French author travelled to Finland’s icy forests to get closer to his subject – sniper Simo Häyhä and the Finnish soldiers whose bravery helped to change the course of the Second World War. The ...

After separation from his unit, Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen made a one-man methamphetamine-fueled odyssey through the Arctic Circle to return home. However, the word “Sisu” actually has a different ...

After separation from his unit, Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen made a one-man methamphetamine-fueled odyssey through the Arctic Circle to return home. To Americans who have heard of "Sisu," it is ...