Surviving the Deadliest Military Training on Earth (Arctic Snow Soldiers)
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livingston
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I was one of the few US Marines that took this course back in 2018. Mikael was our instructor even then. He even had me and the 2 other Marines come out a few days early to get us comfortable on our skis. It was the single hardest 3 weeks of my life. Lost about 25 pounds and also had nerve damage in my right foot. The Finish Defense Force were some of the hardest men I've ever trained with, but they had a fantastic way of being calm and bringing up our mood. Still friends with many of them to this day. This video brought back so many memories and had me looking at my old photos from the course. Thanks for making this video!
@jamesmayo7610
3 months agoI was one of the few US Marines that took this course back in 2018. Mikael was our instructor even then. He even had me and the 2 other Marines come out a few days early to get us comfortable on our skis. It was the single hardest 3 weeks of my life. Lost about 25 pounds and also had nerve damage in my right foot. The Finish Defense Force were some of the hardest men I've ever trained with, but they had a fantastic way of being calm and bringing up our mood. Still friends with many of them to this day. This video brought back so many memories and had me looking at my old photos from the course. Thanks for making this video!
Beerman
6.5 Creedmoor
The old 10th Mtn Division laughs and says “Kids these days. Soooooo soft.”
The video starts with a boldface lie, like many U.S. narratives on history. Finland lost Winter War, 11% of its territory and 30% of its industrial base. They tried to get it back by allying with Nazi Germany during WWII, but that failed as well.
Initially Soviets suffered a lot of casualties, in the second wave Soviets brought in heavy artillery to deal with Mannerheim line and it was over in a short time.
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Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
God bless the brave and feisty Finn's!
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