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Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia
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Re-enactors put on their uniforms and get ready for
shooting. They have driven all night across the border into
Finland. Most are from St. Petersburg. The first day’s
filming is at the Salpa Line Museum in Miehikkälä, which
includes fortified trench works and a bunker. |
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| Safety is the primary concern before any cameras roll. The
action will be in areas where dynamite charges have been placed.
Re-enactors receive extensive safety training from Stunt
Coordinator Juha Pursiainen. |
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The Red Army comes under artillery fire as it charges
Finnish positions. Explosions have been rigged by Konsta
Mannerheimo and his crew. DP Michael Bowie and engineer Gary
Groth capture the action on HD video. Photographer Hannes
Heikura (left) shoots stills for a feature that will appear in
the Helsinki Sanomat. |
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| This photo by Hannes Heikura appeared on the front page of
the Culture section of the Helsinki Sanomat on Sunday, February
20, 2005. |
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Finnish soldiers repelled wave after human wave of Soviet
soldiers from trenches like this all along the Mannerheim Line. |
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