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…
At Forgotten Weapons I think the most interesting guns out there are the most obscure ones. I try to search out experimental and prototype weapons and show you how they work, in addition to more conventional guns that you may not have heard of before. You’re much more likely to find a video on the Cei Rigotti or Webley-Fosbery here than an AR or Glock. So, do you want to learn about something new today? Then stick around!
Items you may have missed...
What You Didn’t Know About the 1968 Machine Gun Amnesty
Short: How to Pronounce “Garand” (and why)
Simeon North: The Earliest U.S. Military Arms
Engraved Special Order Royal Grand American Exhibition Grade Model 21 Six Barrel Set
The 2B25: Russia’s Silent Spigot Mortar
Hammerli FK-31: Diopter Competition Rifles for the Haganah