Because Finland was able to defend its territory in wars soon after gaining independence, Finland’s wars in the 20th century have been considered as a time where the independence of the State of Finland became established.
Kuna Soomel õnnestus üsna pea pärast iseseisvumist oma territooriumi sõdades kaitsta, on Soome 20. sajandi sõdade aega peetud Soome riigi iseseisvuse stabiliseerumise ajaks.