My winter war exhibition at a local school

[Jan]

To remind the young of today about the perils of war I put together a small exhibition with items related with the 1939 Finno Russian winter war.

[Woolgar]

Nice collection Jan

Is the photo on the right a picture of nurses ?

Nick

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jan, it is very good that you are showing the youngsters things from the war.

Is that an Arisaka bayonet? I know the Finnish forces used a wide variety of kit?

Cheers, Ade.

[sitges1990]

Hi Jan, that is a wonderful display. I'm glad they are still in touch with reality in Finland. Here in the states, most schools will not allow any type of war display within the school itself. Praticularly weapons for display are prohibited. I think it's a much more concrete lesson if the kids can physically look at history instead of just looking at pictures in a book.

[Paul D]

Nice work Jan

[Jan]

Hi Jan, it is very good that you are showing the youngsters things from the war.

Is that an Arisaka bayonet? I know the Finnish forces used a wide variety of kit?

Cheers, Ade.

Yes this is one of a few i have, this one has a proven history from the first days of the winter war.

Rgds. Jan

[Jan]

Nice collection Jan

Is the photo on the right a picture of nurses ?

Nick

Yes the photo is from field hospital 13 in january 1940 showing the nurses of the medical staff.

Rgds Jan

[Nifartachi]

Nice! Is this your first public display?

[Jan]

Yes actually it is, there were helmets included too but no weapons, as I soon realized this was quite sufficient. Insurance is a bit of a problem in schools in Finland.

[António Fragoeiro]

Awesome, i too this year had my first public display a museum. I am very happy.
Im sure when you did this, you were happy too.
Fantastic.
Cheers.
Nuno