The Battle of Suomussalmi is often cited as an example how a small force, when properly led and fighting in familiar terrain, can defeat a numerically vastly superior enemy. Factors which contributed to the Finnish victory include:
Much greater mobility of Finnish troops afforded by skis and sledges; and in contrast, Soviet heavy equipment being confined to roads.
Flexible and often unorthodox strategy: Finns made Soviet field kitchens a prime target, greatly demoralising the enemy fighting in frigid sub-arctic winter.
Clothes and other equipment well suited for warfare in deep snow and freezing temperatures.
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