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During World War I, Belgium began the conflict as a neutral. Within a week, it had been invaded by Germany and thus entered the war at that time on the side of the Triple Alliance. Although most of its territory would be overrun and then occupied by German forces until 1918, Belgian troops held (and fought from) a portion of the northern front line for the duration of the war.
Some of the big clashes between big countries had been fought on Swiss territory... and after 1815 Switzerland was assigned to be neutral (and defend the own zone).
When ww2 started in 1939 the Swiss army mobilised troops to the northern border towards Germany and France. This completely defensive aligned army was thought to stop any possible penetration of Swiss territory (by anybody). Some clashes between Swiss air force and Luftwaffe are reported. Active armament continued till the end of the war.
This means officially Switzerland was neutral. Some bankers gained fortunes dealing with Germany and the USA. Some thought maybe Germany was right - and most hoped for an ally (who came in form of the USA at the end). Don't forget that France went down after 40 days at the beginning of the war, England seemed to collapse, Russia was on German side first and the USA didn't enter war before 1941 (December).
Belgium was occupied by Germany during WWII, it was on the side of the Allied Forces (there was a strong resistance movement).
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Which side did Switzerland take during world war 1 and world war 2?
They were nuetral on the surface like Sweden.
What was the date that Switzerland enterded world war 2?
Switzerland was neither in the Axis or the Allies during World War 2. Switzerland wanted to stay completely neutral. And to stay neutral, they would shot any planes that belonged to the Allies and Axis Powers that flew over Switzerland,
What were the Neutrals in World War 2?
Switzerland, and Netherlands were neutral during world war 2
Which countries during World War 2 stayed neutral?
Switzerland and Sweden.
What countries were uninvolved in world war 2?
Switzerland Spain Portugal
What in world war 2 did not favor any fighting side?
Switzerland.
Which side did Switzerland take during world war 1 and world war 2?
They were nuetral on the surface like Sweden.
What was the date that Switzerland enterded world war 2?
Switzerland was neither in the Axis or the Allies during World War 2. Switzerland wanted to stay completely neutral. And to stay neutral, they would shot any planes that belonged to the Allies and Axis Powers that flew over Switzerland,
What role did Switzerland play in World War 1 and World War 2?
It's Switzerland. They're always neutral.
What European country was not in world war 1 or world war 2?
Switzerland
What were the Neutrals in World War 2?
Switzerland, and Netherlands were neutral during world war 2
How did world war 2 affect Switzerland?
Switzerland was Neutral during WWII
During World War 2 what country was Switzerland known as?
Switzerland has always been known as Switzerland.
Who was innocent during world war 2?
Switzerland
Who didn't fight in World War 2?
Switzerland
Was Switzerland really neural in World War 2?
no
Who did not take part in world war 2?
Switzerland
