The Soldier Who Survived a Meth Overdose and a Landmine

Discover the incredible story of a soldier who survived a meth overdose and a landmine in Finland. Learn about the dangers of battlefield drugs and soldiers' struggles with addiction.
During World War II, soldiers faced unimaginable horrors and extreme conditions that pushed them to their limits. But few stories are as bizarre and unbelievable as the tale of Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen, who accidentally overdosed on methamphetamine while escaping enemy forces in 1944. Separated from his patrol and hallucinating wildly, Koivunen skied over 400 kilometers, surviving on sheer determination, despite suffering from hunger, frostbite, and even a landmine explosion.

In this video, we dive into Koivunen's incredible journey, a story of endurance, madness, and survival that has become one of the strangest episodes of WWII. If you enjoy hearing strange and fascinating war stories like this, don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated on our latest content.

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