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Sweden maintained its policy of neutrality during World War II. When the war began on 1 September 1939, the fate of Sweden was unclear.
Sweden, during the Second World War, declared an official policy of ‘non-belligerency,’ meaning that the nation itself was unattached to either the Allied Powers or the Axis Powers. Since the Napoleonic Wars, Sweden had attempted to maintain this policy of neutrality.
Only 14 countries remained officially neutral throughout the entire war. They included Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan as well as...
The neutral position taken by Sweden during World War II enabled it to provide a safe haven for many victims of the Holocaust carried out by Nazi Germany. It played a critical role in rescuing thousands of Jews from the concentration camps set up by Nazi Germany to annihilate the Jews.
Sweden’s Prime Minister, Per Albin Hansson declared neutrality in World War 2 on September 1, 1939, shortly after the outbreak of war. This was a strategic decision made by the Swedish government to avoid being drawn into the conflict and to protect its national interests.
The issue of Swedish neutrality during World War Two is not as straightforward as it may seem. While the country maintains its reputation of a peaceful nation, historians question the validity of this self-image, writes Anne Grietje Franssen in this analysis piece.
Explore Sweden's role in WW2. Discover if Sweden was truly neutral or if their actions favored one side. Learn the historical context behind their decisions.
At the onset of World War II, both Sweden and Norway had declared neutrality. But that did not deter the Germans from storming Norway with multiple surprise strategic attacks. The result was defeat and five years of Nazi occupation for Norway, while Sweden retained its sovereignty.
At the very end of the war, Sweden briefly entertained the idea of joining the Allies, but in the end remained neutral; however, Sweden did allow Allied aircraft to use Swedish air bases between 1944 and 1945. Beginning in 1940, Adolf Hitler pressed hard for Sweden to align itself with Germany.
This timeline is about events during World War II of direct significance to Sweden, which remained officially neutral throughout the war. For a larger perspective, see Timeline of World War II.