The White Sniper: Simo — Hг¤yhг¤

Scopes required the shooter to raise their head higher, exposing them to enemy fire.

: He kept snow in his mouth while aiming so his warm breath wouldn't create a visible steam cloud in the freezing air.

The winter sun could glint off the glass lens, giving away his position.

Simo’s incredible streak came to a violent end on March 6, 1940. During a close-quarters battle, a Soviet soldier spotted him and fired an explosive bullet. The shot struck Simo in the jaw, tearing off half of his face.

The Soviet command grew desperate to eliminate him. They sent counter-snipers and ordered massive artillery strikes on areas where they thought he was hiding. Yet, Simo always slipped away. The Final Shot

: He dressed entirely in white camouflage, blending perfectly into the drifts.

Miraculously, Simo Häyhä woke up on the very day the peace treaty was signed, ending the Winter War. A Legacy of Humility