jatkosynteesi
Jatkosynteesi, meaning "continuation synthesis" in Finnish, refers to the continuation of Finland's war against the Soviet Union during World War II. This phase of the conflict, which began in June 1941, was distinct from the preceding Winter War of 1939-1940. While Finland initially aimed to regain territories lost in the Winter War, its objectives expanded as the war progressed, aligning with Germany's broader invasion of the Soviet Union.
The initial impetus for jatkosynteesi was the Soviet Union's continued occupation of Finnish territories and its
Throughout the conflict, Finland experienced initial successes, pushing Soviet forces back and recapturing lost ground. However,