Meet the Greatest Sniper Who Ever Lived

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Simo: Gets shot to the head Death: Simo? Simo: Yes. Death: I just want to say Im a huge fan. Have a nice day.

He was actually 5'3" tall. Something that was not discussed, is that many of his kills were over 300 meters. That's good with a scope, but with only iron sights is unbelievable.

Fun fact: in 1941 started another war between soviet union and finland. Simo wanted to be in that war too, but he was denied because of the injury. Another fun fact: in the battle where he got injured, he wasn't using the rifle, but instead the finnish submachine gun. He had like 250+ confirmed kills on the sub machine gun too, wich makes the total up to 750-800+ kills.

“I did what I was told to do” Not everyone is a born leader, some people are just soldiers who become legends

Every comrade is gangster until the snow starts speaking Finnish

Finland: is out numbered 56 to 1 Simo: Then it is an even fight

I knew Simo personally, Simo and my late father were neighbours before the winterwar. That village is now behind the border. Simo visited my home at least dozen times in 1970 - 1980's. He had a yellow VW beetle. I have also visited his home, it was a very small cottage in countryside. I was present at Simo's funeral, veterans singing, what a great ceremony. BTW change the Soviet Union flag to this video, this is Russian flag.

I was taught about Simo when I started my Ranger class in the US Army. His bravery, skill, and dedication carried me through some very tough times in my career.

You have summoned every single finnish person on the internet by uploading this video.

You missed an extremely important part of Simo's life that made him an exemplary shooter. He not only was a very capable hunter, but also participated in a fair amount of shooting competitions for fun. He was able to take first in nearly all of the competitions that he participated in. This is what gave him a leg up in the long range shooting. He also hunted for the elderly in his community, giving him the knowledge needed to remain hidden from his quarry for extended periods of time. Simo gave these reasons to why he was such a good shot.

Torille! We finnish say this when anything related to Finland is discussed. It says: To the market and means: "Lets celebrate!" Thanks for your amazing work Thoughty2!

Not only was Simo a supernatural marksman, he was a genius of strategy. What a legend

For anyone that’s interested, when I went through U.S. Army sniper school, Simo was one the first snipers you learn about and is actually a test question on the final exam.

This man didn't even bother using the attachments he unlocked while leveling up his rifle. LEGEND

In my military service time in 70s we had similar service rifles as Häyhä did and in my regiment there were some rifles classified as 0-class.They really were accurate as hell when you knew how to adjust and use sights. We tested them at shooting range with support and yes, 300m was a piece of cake, palm size area was almost big for hits. Häyhä's skills was a different story, who else could calm down and aim so precisely in middle of battles?

This man is evidence that freedom must be fought for, must be taken from those who seek to end it.

You'd think Russia, of all countries, would know not to invade a northern country during the winter.

My grandmother lived trough the winter war. She told of how they almost starved but potatoes saved them. She was proud of Simo :) He lived all the way to 2002 age 96.

To do all of that without using a scope, is incredible. 5 kills a day as well. What a legend you were Simo.