FINLAND FIGHTS

by H. B. Elliston ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 6, 1940

There will doubtless be a regular rash of books on Finland, but-to date-our choice is this. Elliston has been for years radio and foreign correspondent, but this shows a thorough grounding and scholarly research. He covers Finland authoritatively and comprehensively, -- the people, taciturn, reserved, inured to the violations of their country and resolved to hang on as long as possible. Finland's big three, -- Mannerheim, Ryti and Tanner, with biographies of each. The causes of Russian aggression, Stalin's need for a safety belt. The approach of war, the long councils between Molotoff and the Finns, the unreasonable Russian demands. Finally war itself -- Elliston witnessed the bombing of Helsinki, traveled here and there through those early weeks. A book which will give you an understanding of the economic, legislative and social structure of Finland, a twenty one year old David facing the Soviet Goliath.

Pub Date: March 6, 1940

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Little, Brown

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1940

Categories: NONFICTION