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Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_invasion_of_Iceland
TIL Britain invaded and occupied Iceland during most of the Second World War as a preventative measure against a potential Nazi invasion. While it likely was a net positive economically, it’s legacy is still given a mixed reception.
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I mean, if I were going to be invaded by anyone during the Second World War…
Anyone is better than the nazis
~~Mum~~ Dad’s gone to Iceland
Wow, I thought I knew quite a bit about WWII history but I never heard about this.
I guess it makes sense after reading the article. I guess I would have assumed Iceland would have considered itself at war with Germany when they invaded Denmark but since Denmark fell in one day maybe it was pointless.