Finland fought on the side of the axis powers(allied with Germany) against the Soviet Union.They did this to regain the territory that they lost to the Soviets during there invasion of Finland in 1939.Finland supplied a all volinteer division to the German SS during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941,and also invaded the Soviet union itself to reestablish its original borders with Russia that were established after World war I.The Finnish goverment fought 3 different wars with the Soviet Union between 1939-1944.
Finland fought on the side of the axis powers(allied with Germany) against the Soviet Union.They did this to regain the territory that they lost to the Soviets during there invasion of Finland in 1939.Finland supplied a all volinteer division to the German SS during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941,and also invaded the Soviet union itself to reestablish its original borders with Russia that were established after World war I.The Finnish goverment fought 3 different wars with the Soviet Union between 1939-1944.
No, Finland is not neutral. Politically, it is a member of EU since Jan 1st 1995. It is not a full member of Nato, but is committed to peace partnership with Nato.
Finland fought the Soviet Union in the 'Winter War', which started in 1939 and ended when the Moscow Peace Treaty was signed in 1940. Finland ceded Karelia to the Soviets. In World War Two, Finland fought against Russia but was an unofficial member of the Axis Powers. The Soviets conquered Finland on their way to Germany.
Finland was on Finland's side. The Soviets invaded Finland in 1939. Finland allied with Germany for a while to fight the Soviets. The United Kingdom wanted to send help but could not get help through Nazi Norway and neutral Sweden. Finland did not persecute Jews and they refused to bomb Lenningrad.
allies
Yes and no. As part of the British Commonwealth, Australia fought against Germany and Italy. Germany and Finland essentially aligned themselves to oppose a common foe-the Soviet Union. During the early stages of WWII, Britain actually gave aid to Finland in defense of attacks by the Soviet Union on Finnish territories. When Finland aligned with Germany, Britain declared war on Finland. Thus, the two become enemies by default. However, they never actually had combat with each other.
Allies
they were against the USSR. So, when the USSR was with Germany, then Finland was on its own, then when the USSR was against Germany, Finland allied with Germany. Then when Finland surrendered to the USSR for a second time, Finland had to declare war on Germany.
The war consisted of 3 sides axis,allies,and countries that were neutral(about 5 or less) the axis powers had Germany,Italy,japan,France and china which were both forced into the axis powers while the allies had America and the rest of the world(except the neutral countries.
No. It was actually a neutral country.It actually remained neutral.
Neutral nations included countries that did not fight on either side. In Europe, Switzerland was neutral. Spain was ostensibly neutral but aided the Axis (Germany). Ireland was neutral, its shipping being interdicted by both the Allies and Axis, but in many cases the Irish acted in concert with the Allies, as their own sovereignty was at risk. The Vatican was neutral and was occupied by neither side.
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,
No, Finland is not neutral. Politically, it is a member of EU since Jan 1st 1995. It is not a full member of Nato, but is committed to peace partnership with Nato.
The allies wanted an unconditional surrender from the axis.
Finland fought the Soviet Union in the 'Winter War', which started in 1939 and ended when the Moscow Peace Treaty was signed in 1940. Finland ceded Karelia to the Soviets. In World War Two, Finland fought against Russia but was an unofficial member of the Axis Powers. The Soviets conquered Finland on their way to Germany.
Allies in World War II
The allies had more navy and air force and the axis had more military
Allies: USA, UK, Russia, Canada, Australia, , France. Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Finland.