The Bloody Tale of the Sausage War

Ridiculous History - A podcast by iHeartPodcasts

The Battle of Varolampi Pond has another, less formal name: the Sausage War. Don't let the funny moniker fool you -- the 1939 conflict between Finland and Russia remains one of the most brutal moments of the Winter War. Tune in to learn how horrific conditions and the threat of starvation led the outnumbered Finnish forces to a temporary victory against the massive Red Army. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com