Winter War: Finns Stop Red Army at Mannerheim Line, December 6, 1939
Winter War: The Red Army's advance on the Karelian Isthmus is stopped by Finns at the Mannerheim Line during the Battle of Taipale.
Date: December 6, 1939
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