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| 1939, Sept. 3 |
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| Sweden preserved its neutrality throughout World War II, and suffered fewer privations than during World War I. Greater self-sufficiency and careful planning avoided desperate food shortages, though the lack of fuel did create hardships. Sweden became a haven for war refugees, accepting Norwegians, Finns, and Balts. | 1 |
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| 1941, June 25 |
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| In response to a demand from Germany and Finland the Swedish government allowed the passage of one division of German troops from Norway to Finland. | 2 |
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| 1942, Nov. 7 |
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| The Swedish foreign minister announced that Sweden was determined to maintain neutrality but regarded a free Finland and a free Norway as essential for the survival of a free Sweden. | 3 |
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| 1943, Aug |
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| Sweden placed new restrictions on freight traffic via Sweden between Germany and Norway, and from Sept. 1944 only hospital cars could pass from Finland through Sweden to Germany. Trade was increasingly curtailed. (See Sweden) | 4 |
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