The White Death

In the winter of 1939, Finland faced overwhelming odds. The Soviet Union was invading with hundreds of thousands of troops. Standing in their way was an unlikely defender: a shy farmer and expert marksman who would later become known as “The White Death.” But behind the myth was simply a reserved man fighting for his homeland.

Hosted by Zaron Burnett, Dana Schwartz, and Jason English

Written by Lucas Reilly

Story Editor is Virginia Prescott

Senior Producers are Josh Fisher and Emilia Brock

Additional Production by Edeliz Perez

Story Editor is Virginia Prescott

Editing and Sound Design by Jesse Nighswonger

Mixing and Mastering by Jesse Nighswonger

Research and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Lucas Reilly

Original Music by Elise McCoy and Jesse Nighswonger

Show Logo by Lucy Quintanilla