The Farm boy Who Killed 309 Soviets With a Mosin-Nagant They Called 'Obsolete'

In December 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland with overwhelming force. Tanks, aircraft, artillery—an army that should have crushed its enemy in weeks.

Instead, it met a farm boy lying in the snow.

This video tells the true story of Simo Häyhä, a quiet Finnish farmer armed with an “obsolete” Mosin-Nagant rifle and iron sights, who turned the frozen forests of Kollaa into a killing ground during the Winter War. No scope. No formal sniper training. Just patience, terrain mastery, and absolute discipline.

While Soviet commanders deployed counter-sniper teams, artillery barrages, and hunter-killer units to stop him, Häyhä relied on hunting instincts learned since childhood—shoot, disappear, never repeat a position. By the time Soviet command understood what they were facing, it was already too late.

Nicknamed “The White Death”, Häyhä would become the deadliest sniper in recorded military history, collapsing enemy morale and tying down entire units with a single rifle.

This is not a myth.
This is not propaganda.
This is how one man used cold, silence, and patience to fight an empire.

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Disclaimer:
This video presents an independent historical analysis based on publicly available records, reputable secondary sources, and documented firsthand accounts. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Interpretations are provided within a structured historical narrative and may reflect scholarly debate where sources differ. No claim is made of exclusive authority, and viewers are encouraged to consult primary documents and academic works for further verification and context.

For further reading: Here are five reliable links for further reading so viewers can explore the true history of Simo Häyhä and the Winter War:
1. Comprehensive overview of Häyhä and his record — Encyclopedic biography on Wikipedia:
Simo Häyhä (Wikipedia)
Details his life, service in the Winter War, and why he was called “The White Death.” Wikipedia
2. In-depth military perspective — Historical article about Häyhä’s sniper tactics and impact:
Finnish Sniper Simo Häyhä (Warfare History Network)
Explores his marksmanship, environment, and how he fought during the Winter War. Warfare History Network
3. Narrative history with context — History on the Net article on “The White Death”:
Simo Häyhä: The White Death of the Winter War
Background on his nickname and wartime exploits. History on the Net
4. Museum-level history summary — The National WWII Museum’s overview:
White Death (National WWII Museum)
Provides context about the Winter War and his confirmed sniper kills. National WWII Museum
5. Detailed military biography and legacy — War History Online profile:
Simo Häyhä: The Deadliest Sniper in the History of War
Covers his life, tactics, confirmed kills, and postwar story. warhistoryonline
These sources are well-documented and respected in military history research. They provide factual context around Häyhä’s service, tactics, and why his story became legendary. Wikipedia