However, it also gave Germany the iron ore it needed to survive its winters during World War 2. In fact, Operation Weserubung(the invasion of Denmark and Norway) was intended to protect Germany’s iron ore trade route with Sweden. I think Sweden was pro-Nazi Germany, but not because they agreed with them. read more
Sweden maintained its policy of neutrality during World War II. When the war began on September 1, 1939, the fate of Sweden was unclear. But by a combination of its geopolitical location in the Scandinavian Peninsula, successful realpolitik manoeuvring during an unpredictable course of events, and a dedicated military build-up after 1942, Sweden managed to maintain its official neutrality throughout the war. read more