Sweden was not directly attacked during World War II. It was, however, subject to British and German naval blockades and accidental bombings from the Soviets on some cities (e.g. …

Dec 18, 2017 · 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 …

Jan 16, 2024 · Uncover the nuances of Sweden’s neutrality and the ethical dilemmas it faced during this global conflict. In “What Side Was Sweden on During World War 2?” we delve into …

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.

Sweden was formally a non-belligerent nation throughout World War II, but saw considerable military build-up as the level of threat from the Soviet Union or Nazi Germany increased. …

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 …

Oct 29, 2024 · Sweden maintained its long-standing policy of neutrality throughout World War II (1939-1945), managing to navigate a difficult and shifting geopolitical landscape. Although …

Jan 13, 2025 · A World War II-era bunker in Sweden. Not unlike World War I, Sweden walked a delicate tightrope to keep its neutrality amidst tensions from both Nazi Germany and Allied …

U.S. entry into World War II immediately threatened Sweden’s precarious neutrality. The requirements of the U.S. war effort pre-empted supplies, particularly oil and rubber, that could …

Aug 15, 2016 · In June 1940 Sweden signed a transit agreement with Germany allowing goods and troops to transit Sweden on their way from Norway to Finland. German soldiers on …