To whom did Kallio relinquish his post as commander-in-chief?
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
Risto Ryti
Urho Kekkonen
Gustaf Mannerheim
Answer
Mannerheim succeeded Kallio as commander-in-chief, assuming the responsibility of leading Finland during the Winter War against the Soviet Union. Mannerheim's military expertise and leadership were critical in organizing the Finnish defense and achieving unexpected successes against the overwhelming Soviet forces.
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