The White Sniper: Simo Hг¤yhг¤ < Mobile >

When asked later in life how he became such a legendary shooter, he gave a characteristically short and humble answer: And when asked if he regretted his actions, he simply stated, "I only did my duty, and what I was told to do, as well as I could."

: He would pour water on the snow in front of his rifle barrel so the blast of his shots wouldn't kick up a cloud of loose snow. The White Sniper: Simo Häyhä

He was dragged from the battlefield by his fellow soldiers, who noted that "half his head was missing." He fell into a deep coma. When asked later in life how he became

The Soviet command grew desperate to eliminate him. They sent counter-snipers and ordered massive artillery strikes on areas where they thought he was hiding. Yet, Simo always slipped away. The Final Shot During a close-quarters battle, a Soviet soldier spotted

Simo’s incredible streak came to a violent end on March 6, 1940. During a close-quarters battle, a Soviet soldier spotted him and fired an explosive bullet. The shot struck Simo in the jaw, tearing off half of his face.