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In this definitive two-volume memoir, Finnish Field Marshal and President Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim recounts his extraordinary life—from his early cavalry days under the Tsar through the Russo-Japanese War and World War I, to leading Finland in the Winter War and Continuation War against the USSR. Across 720 pages, Mannerheim offers a firsthand chronicle of:
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Finland’s struggle for survival: How a nation of 4 million held off Soviet forces in bitter winters and political turmoil.
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High-stakes diplomacy: Behind-the-scenes negotiations with Soviet and German leaders, revealing the realpolitik of small-state defense.
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Leadership under fire: Strategies and personal reflections that shaped Finland’s military doctrine and national identity.
This Ukrainian-language hardcover edition, published by Nash Format in 2020, is richly packed with political insight, military strategy, and personal anecdotes—making it a must-read for fans of WWII memoirs, military history, and biography books
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Hardcover; 720 pages; Ukrainian
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Publisher: Nash Format (Наш формат); 2020
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ISBN: 2524000054729