Finlands Winter War 1939-40

[Stellan Bojerud (RIP)]

The Womens Auxilliary Corps "Lotta Svärd" in 1939 had some 60.000 members with basic training and 40.000 with advanced training.

On outbreak of war the organization mobilized 9 mobile field hospitals each with 150 beds.

The 34 Districts mobilized numerous field kitchens and canteens aswell as tailor units and social welfare.

The women also run the air warning services and telephone switchboards.

The young girls aged 8-17 were given easier tasks. Those that had talents were trained as field artists entertaining the troops.

Picture:
A 14-year old "Lotta" in air-warning service. The fur coats were during the war also made by dog furs.