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As a Finn, do you think it was smart of Mannerheim to join Nazi Germany against Russia?

[EDIT] Appreciate the downvoting, but would appreciate an answer even more.



I'm not super well versed in history, but I don't think Finland had much better options at that time, so yeah, it was kinda smart.


> I don't think Finland had much better options

The Norwegians were occupied — for some time, but regained their independence. The Swedes stayed neutral. Why do you think aligning with Germany (and losing territories as a result) was the best option?


Of course in hindsight it wasn't, but that's not something you'd know at the time.




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