The White Sniper: Simo Hг¤yhг¤ [DIRECT]

When asked later in life how he became such a legendary shooter, he gave a characteristically short and humble answer: And when asked if he regretted his actions, he simply stated, "I only did my duty, and what I was told to do, as well as I could."

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 The White Sniper: Simo Häyhä

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. When asked later in life how he became

Scopes required the shooter to raise their head higher, exposing them to enemy fire. The Final Shot Simo’s incredible streak came to

Simo was called to serve in the Kollaa region. While many soldiers used the latest scoped rifles, Simo chose his old civil guard rifle, an M/28-30. He refused to use a telescopic sight for two brilliant reasons:

He was dragged from the battlefield by his fellow soldiers, who noted that "half his head was missing." He fell into a deep coma.