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Who was Simo Häyhä, and why is he considered the deadliest sniper in history?

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Edited by Weird History Facts, Monday, 1 Apr 2024, 12:59

Simo Häyhä, also known as "White Death," was a Finnish sniper who gained fame during the Winter War (1939-1940) between Finland and the Soviet Union. He is considered the deadliest sniper in history due to his remarkable marksmanship and tactics, which resulted in over 500 confirmed kills of Soviet soldiers.


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