White Death: The World’s Deadliest Sniper

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Published 2021-08-19
A lone rifleman strikes fear into the hearts of the 750,000 invading Russians. The Finns should have been terrified, but the Finnish had something that the Russians didn’t, a humble farmer-turned-sniper named Simo Häyhä.

He pulled his old gun out of storage and waited for the Soviets. The Winter War lasted roughly 100 days, in that time, Häyhä eliminated 505 soldiers, an average of over 5 a day.

The Soviets gave him the name ‘White Death’ and he became the deadliest sniper in history.

Thanks to our friend Staffan for providing the Finnish voices in this film!

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All Comments (21)
  • @user-jd4tr5bx1v
    Soviet Soldier: sneezes Snow: “Bless you” Soviet Soldier: “Thanks”
  • @GimidaYamato
    Soviets: “We'll be invading Finland” Häyha: “Reality can be disappointing”
  • @ordelian7795
    One key reason to Simo's efficiency with his rifle was the fact it was HIS rifle. He used it to hunt, target practice, etc. He knew exactly where his sights had to be for each shot.
  • @beetledesert8642
    A wise man once said: “if you heard the shot, then it wasnt for you”
  • @khumonmhe4662
    Enemy: let's push him he's just a sniper The Sniper:
  • @axyy383
    Ussr: we have 360000 soldiers tanks and artillery. Finland: we have 10 mad farmers on skis
  • @Saunakiuas06
    I love the detail when Simo twitches his leg. For you see, officer who notices it yells: "Elossa! Lääkintäpaikalle!" Which is finnish and means: "Alive! To medical tent/area." Great detail:)
  • @petrhanke8644
    Imagine being scared of your foe so hard that you assign one of your artillery units just for the desperate chance of simply hitting him by any means.
  • @alvin2464
    When you're so badass at sniping that Soviet Artillery had to target your own position
  • @Bruuba
    My mother has danced waltz with him. Such an honor! He was very polite and sweet.
  • @ryanjayi.villorente4642
    The fact that he still ask forgiveness and peace for his enemies after the kill, what true hunter
  • @josephstalin364
    Soviet soldier: “I fear no man- but that thing” *Points to snow * “It terrifies me”
  • @robertlombardo8437
    How did Simo become a shot the like of legends? "Practice." Do NOT mess with this man!
  • @NateHenry405
    How he shoots with circles for hands is beyond me. The fact that he got shot in the head and survived and then outlived the Soviet Union dying in 2002 makes this man's story even more incredible.
  • @SirHellNaja
    "It's winter 1939, 'Almost night. As the crimson horizon spreads'." Well played, Yarnhub. Unexpected Sabaton.
  • @ShortHax
    Everyone gangsta until Simo pulls out his sniper, adds to his record KD, and Finishes the job. I’ll be leaving now