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Simo Hayha

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SIMO HAYHA

LIFESPAN

Simo hayha was born on dec. 17, 1905 and died on april 1 2002.

SIDE

Simo hayha fought for finland as a sniper

BEFORE THE WAR

Before the war simo hayha was a farmer and hunter.

DURING THE WAR

  • Simo hayha served as a sniper for the Finnish army.
  • Simo hayha had an average of 5 kills a day for 100 days.
  • Simo hayha was credited with 542 kills

AFTER THE WAR

  • Simo hayha spent several years recovering from the bullet wound that broke his jaw.
  • Simo hayha became a moose hunter and a dog breeder

RECOGNITION

  • Simo hayha was awarded with the cross of liberty
  • The medal of liberty
  • And the cross of kollaa battle

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INTERESTING FACTS

  • Simo hayha preferred iron sights, to give the enemy a smaller target.
  • Simo hayha kept snow in his mouth to keep steamy breaths from giving away his position.
  • Simo hayha was known as the white death