Swedish Diplomacy!!

WWII had polarized European nations into Allied and Axis supporters or sympathizers.
Finnish were colonized by the Soviets through relentless aggression whilst large portion of Poland fell to the Germans. Some parts of Poland were occupied by the Soviets a month after the German onslaught.
Some of the dark ‘secrets’ of the “Non-Aggression Pact” between the Soviets and Nazis. German assault on Poland was more of vengeance on their desire to control Prussia free from all kinds of Polish influence. Soviets invaded what was left of Poland with their armies sweeping in carrying white flags and the battered polish army all perplexed.

Now think of Sweden a protestant dominated nation sandwitched….. no literally and geographically surrounded by Procatholic Nazis and the Soviets. I until recently believed Sweden which remained neutral throughout the war was untouched by both parties because of it’s strategic insignificance. Or was it that both sides were vary of the presence of the other, wasn’t very keen on sharing anymore borders when there is no guarantee of long term peace over a loose mutual non aggression pact?
Throughout the dark period Sweden confined it’s efforts to a campaign, a formidable humanitarian aid to help the innocents who fled from the aggressions and concentration camps in eastern Europe, Norway, Denmark. Any nation should feel proud of such feats… indeed!!

Another Dark Deal unfolds………. The Swedish government stuck a secret deal enabling free passage for German warmachines across the country. Large amount of resources (mainly Iron Ore and Ball bearings vital to Nazi campaign) spend on the germans unconditionally… and the price…..Freedom!!!
In a way they were secretly feeding the Nazi army from one side whilst their naive people were preoccupied with charitable aid to war victims.
not a surprise these days when in our countries politicians have employed much gruesome tactics to sustain power and position.