Spain remained neutral throughout WWII as well. "World War" isn't a designation that makes participation mandatory, it is a label applied afterwards to describe the geographic scope of the war.
AnswerThis really depends on geographic location. I would point to the outbreak of the First World War when Belgium found itself between France and Germany. Belguim had only a small army and since Germany and France also share a border, hoped it could remain neutral. However, the German command thought it could achieve surprise by moving through Belgium and flanking the French forces.When a request to move troops through Belgium was rejected, Germany promptly declared war and invaded, carrying out its flanking move and plunging poor old Belgium into the fight.
As a footnote, this invasion is essentially the reason Britain entered the war soon afterwards.
AnswerSwitzerland remained neutral in ww2 and was never attacked, and never fought, Adolph said that Switz was too hazardous because every home was required to own a gun, and the only way to invade was over the montains with tanks bc they Swiss would blow all tunnels, and tanks were not able to be dropped from planes. Answer'World War' is a convenient name given to the two main wars in the 20th century. It does not mean that literally every country in the world fought in these wars.Answer
A country can declare itself neutral and many did. Spain was neutral for example. As was Switzerland. In practise, this was totally reliant on other powers respecting this wish.
In any future world war, the right would still exist but it would probably be a waste of time. A nuclear Holocaust would render Ireland uninhabitable regardless of whether they are actually fighting.
A neutral country is one who is not a belligerent in the conflict. Switzerland was a neutral country during the 2nd World War.
It is a country which has the power to make war yet chooses to remain neutral; taking no side in the conflict. Holland was a neutral power in World War 1. Belgium began the war as a neutral power but joined the Allies after its neutrality was violated by Germany.
Spain was a Neutral country in World War 2, and did not fight on either side.
Switzerland
Switzerland
A neutral country is one who is not a belligerent in the conflict. Switzerland was a neutral country during the 2nd World War.
Scandinavia is not a country. It consists of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. All of whom were neutral during the First World War.
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Became a neutral country.
Holland, Spain
Switzerland
Ireland stayed a neutral country.
They weren't. They were a neutral country.
Switzerland and Spain
Ireland chose to be neutral and stuck to that policy during World War II, and it is still a neutral country.
France
It is a country which has the power to make war yet chooses to remain neutral; taking no side in the conflict. Holland was a neutral power in World War 1. Belgium began the war as a neutral power but joined the Allies after its neutrality was violated by Germany.