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Spain: just recovering from a dreadful civil war, had no energy or resources for war. Portugal: traditional ally of Britain, didnt want to antagonise Spain and also had no resources for war. Switzerland: a tough nut to , it would have been very difficult to attack, and perhaps suited the s to have it as a bolt hole for money etc. Ireland: favoured the allied cause but historical enmity with England kept them out of the war.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoPortugal declared itself neutral, but it was a safe heaven for Jews running from central Europe, as well was a undisclosed supplier of bomb minerals and raw materials.
At the time, there was a fascist regime in the country (it lasted until 1974), that was in secret favor of Hitler. However, Portugal had a secular friendship and nonaggression pacts with England.
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What was the initial policy of the US at the beginning of both World War 1 and World War 2?
To stay neutral and not get involved.
What were the five neutral countries during World War 2?
Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, and republic of Ireland
How long did J.K. Rowling stay in Portugal?
About 2 years.
Who was not one of the allies in World War 2?
Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Sweeden are just some European Countries.
Why didn't Adolf Hitler invade Portugal during world war 2?
Adolf Hitler did not invade Portugal during World War 2 because Spain stood in the way. In order to invade Portugal, Hitler would have needed to go through Spain. Spain would not allow that. Spain had far more to lose than to gain by entering the war. Spain had colonies in Africa that the Allied powers could conquer and Spain had very little to gain by entering the war. Both Portugal and Spain stayed out of the war. Spain helped Hitler and Portugal helped England as much as possible without actually participating in the fighting.
What were 5 European countries that were able to stay out of World War 2?
Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Ireland and Sweden.
What was Spain's position in World War I and World War 2?
Spain remained neutral during World War 1 and 2 just as Switzerland, Ireland, Portugal and Sweden had done. It was their policy to stay out of wars that did not involve them.
What countries were were involved in world war 2?
Switzerland, Turkey, Portugal, Sweden, and Spain were neutral countries in World War 2.
What countries were uninvolved in world war 2?
Switzerland Spain Portugal
Who stayed neutral in World War 2?
Switzerland ,Spain ,Portugal, Sweden,
Which country was neutral in World War 2?
Portugal,Spain, Sweden and Switzerland
What countries were neuteral in World War 2?
Spain Portugal Ireland Switzerland Norway
Which country's did not fight in World War 2?
Ireland,Spain,Portugal,Switzerland and sweeden
How many countries did not participate in world war 2?
Spain, Portugal, Sweden. Switzerland and Turkey
What are two neutrals from World War 2?
Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland etc.
Neutral states in world war 2?
Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Finland, South America
Where did evacuees stay in World War 2?
In the country side
