Invading Finland would be REALLY stupid - here's why

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#army #military #finland In this video we'll discuss why attacking Finland would be the military mistake of a lifetime. Finland has the largest artillery reserve in Western Europe, 280.000 battle ready soldiers, and a well prepared population. A review of the most famous Finnish Military production: https://youtu.be/3Dd4yudLUNA Full review of the Finnish defence forces: https://youtu.be/fCJ3clmQ_HQ In December 2023, Finland formally joined NATO, signaling a shift away from aligning with Russia's geopolitical interests. In response, Vladimir Putin threatened Finland with unspecified consequences and announced plans to deploy more troops and weapons along the 1300km border they share with Russia. Despite these threats, attacking Finland would be disastrous for Russia, even without NATO's direct support. Finland is uniquely prepared for such a conflict, reminiscent of their successful defense during the Winter War. Finland's strategy involves inflicting heavy casualties on invading forces, utilizing its knowledge of the challenging geography and well-developed defensive measures. The country’s south and coastal regions are heavily fortified, while the vast forests, lakes, and bogs in the north create natural obstacles. A naval invasion is improbable due to Finland's advanced coastal artillery and naval mine deployment capabilities. Therefore, an attack would likely come through the eastern border, where Finland has fortified positions and pre-planned defensive strategies, including demolishing bridges and creating kill zones. Finland's military, with over 280,000 personnel ready in wartime and extensive training among the population, is more prepared than many other European NATO allies. They have the largest artillery capability in Western Europe and significant anti-tank resources. Small, mobile anti-tank units would disrupt Russian advances, forcing them into difficult terrain. The Finnish Air Force, though outnumbered by Russia, would initially struggle but could receive support from neighboring countries' air forces within hours. Finland's comprehensive bunker system would protect civilians from initial missile strikes, ensuring resilience and sustained defense. Overall, Finland's preparedness and willingness to defend their country, coupled with the potential for swift NATO support, make any Russian attack highly risky. The proximity of vital Russian supply lines to Finland further complicates Russia's strategic position, as Finland could disrupt logistics critical to Russian military operations in the north. The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) (Finnish: Puolustusvoimat, Swedish: Finska Försvarsmakten) are the military of Finland. The Finnish Defence Forces consist of the Finnish Army (Maavoimat), the Finnish Navy (Merivoimat), and the Finnish Air Force (Ilmavoimat). In wartime, the Finnish Border Guard becomes part of the Finnish Defence Forces. Finns - sorry for pronounciating your city names in the way we did. If you want to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/militaryrated Any help is greatly appreciated. Music: Keys Of Moon - Flowing Energy & Silhouette of War, under a creative commons license. All pictures and logos sourced from open sources or with the consent from the owner or rights holder, or with the implicit right of fair use.