Brenus - I will reply on your post later ( I have to find book I found my data about rapes - I read it about a year ago). Hovewer I think that tactic depends on fast tank raids connected with outflanking enemies and good using air support can be called Blitzkrieg. And despite 13th Poles failed (hovewer their sacrifice allowed Brits to take city Cassino), their 2nd attack 17th May broke paratroopers and forced them to withdraw (other causes were breaking German position on east and west).
But what are we talking about - due to Alexander stupidity all these sacrifice was wasted.

Comparing situation on Poland and Finland into 1939 makes no sense.

Before I explain my opinion I have to explain number of tanks into polish army.
As tanks were counted here vehicles called "Tankietka". It was small (2 people staff) vehicle with heavy machine gun - generally worse that armoured car. It was used as support of infantry or recon unit.

But getting back to comparisons of Poland and Finland.
First of all - completely different position
Poland - good roads, big railway net, perfect weather (it was one of hottest Septembers in Poland), flat territory, big German minority (traitors and spies) and good enemy ( I classify German army much better than Soviet), good attacking position for Germans

Finland (especially Karelia) - no good roads, some railways, hard winter (-35*C), no flat territory (big forests and hundreds of lakes), practically no one supported Russians, Soviets as enemy (all my conclusions about Soviet army from previous posts). I agree that Finns had to defend 1000 KM, however they had to defend into much better situation. Thats why we can't compare armies only because of results.

Finns had very good army - I agree too. They army was very similar to polish one IMO. Sounds suprising - but lets compare some facts. It was army count from free people who want defend their homes. They were not fanatics, but they understood that they can't loose. Their commanders were inteligent and did not want sacrifice soldiers without necessity. Lack of mechanic transport was compensated by horses or skis.