Soldier of Three Armies: Lauri Törni Biography Part 1 – Finland

Törni/Thorne shirts & patches:
https://varusteleka.com/products/forgotten-weapons-lauri-torni-t-shirt-cotton

“Born a Soldier: The Times and Life of Larry Thorne” by J. Michael Cleverley; recommended English language book on Thorne:
https://amzn.to/3ZUjni4

Kari Kallonen’s book in Finnish is available here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50744551-lauri-t-rni—mannerheim-ristin-ritari-ja-usa

Today is the first of a two-part biography on Finnish legend Lauri Törni, later known as Larry Thorne. He fought in the Winter War and Continuation War, and was awarded the Mannerheim Cross for his actions in the Continuation War. He also travelled to Germany between the two (and again after the Continuation War), spending some time with the German army. In the early 1950s he emigrated to the United States, joining the US Army and eventually serving several tours in Vietnam.

My guest today is Finnish writer and researcher Kari Kallonen, who has written several books on Törni and was kind enough to join me to share the man’s story…