num_pages: 338
description: The Unknown Soldier is a story about the Continuation War between Finland and Soviet Union, told from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers. Gritty and realistic, it was partly intended to shatter the myth of the noble, obedient Finnish soldier, and in that it succeeded admirably.
language: English
title: The Unknown Soldier
titlecomplete: The Unknown Soldier
characters: staff sergeant Sinkkonen, major Sarastie, corporal Lehto, soldier Ukkola, soldier Vanhala, corporal Antero Rokka, lieutenant Lammio, second lieutenant Jorma Kariluoto, soldier Määttä, lieutenant colonel Uuno Eemeli Karjula, soldier Sihvonen, soldier Susi, soldier Riitaoja, soldier Hauhia, captain Kaarna, quartermaster Korsumäki, corporal Mielonen, soldier Aarne Honkajoki, soldier Asumaniemi, second lieutenant Jalovaara, second lieutenant Vilho Koskela, corporal Yrjö Lahtinen, lieutenant Ville Autio, corporal Mäkilä, soldier Viirilä, corporal Urho Hietanen, soldier Korpela, soldier Rahikainen, soldier Salo
genres: Historical, 20th Century, Classics, World War II, Novels, War, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Finnish Literature, Scandinavian Literature
ratings_count: 6704
places: Karelia, Finland