The story of Lauri Törni is quite capitivating.
During his career as a solider he served in 3 different armies, reached the rank of officer and was awarded with medals in all of them.
Sometimes described as inhuman while supperior in battle, this man started out in his homeland Finland, fought his way through WW2 on both the Finnish and German side, and then ended up dead in Vietnam, but as a special operations solider among the green berets bearing the name of Larry Thorne.
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Started out as a reserve,
Soon promoted when deserved
And the legend has begun!
With a bounty on his head,
The Red Army wants him dead
Soviet enemy number one!
Cross of Mannerheim
Addicted to the war game
Never-ending flame
Victory reclaimed
Oh we remember, we remember,
We remember!
Shout Lauri Törni's name!
A Soldier of Three Armies knows the game,
Keeps their echo from the past!
Rise from beyond your grave,
Son of Finland and a Green Beret!
May you rest in peace at last!
Lauri Allan Törni!
Crossed the water, a new start,
War still beating in his heart
A new legend has been born!
Started out as a reserve,
Soon promoted when deserved
Changed his name to Larry Thorne!
Cross of Mannerheim
Addicted to the war game
Never-ending flame
Victory reclaimed
Oh we remember, we remember,
We remember!
Shout Lauri Törni's name!
A Soldier of Three Armies knows the game,
Keeps their echo from the past!
Rise from beyond your grave,
Son of Finland and a Green Beret!
May you rest in peace at last!
From the Finnish lakes,
Into Germany and USA
All the awards he came across
Cross of Mannerheim,
An Iron Cross, a Bronze Star, Purple Heart,
One Distinguished Flying Cross
Shout Lauri Törni's name!
A Soldier of Three Armies knows the game,
Keeps their echo from the past!
Rise from beyond your grave,
Son of Finland and a Green Beret!
May you rest in peace at last!
Lauri Allan Törni!
Exact words from the earbook - I own nothing.
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Heroes
PoetryHere are 10 songs based on stories of forgotten heroes of both the First and Second World War. The album 'Heroes' by Swedish power metal band 'Sabaton' has been released in May, 2014. I was lucky enough to get the earbook version - meaning I also g...
