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White Death Sniper Second Lieutenant Simo Häyhä – Finnish Army Simo Häyhä, often referred to as “White Death,” was a Finnish sniper and soldier who gained legendary status for his remarkable marksmanship during the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union in 1939-1940. Born on December 17, 1905, in Rautjärvi, Finland, Häyhä served as a second lieutenant in the Finnish Army during the Winter War. He was known for his exceptional…