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No it wasn't, but they were very friendly "allies".
Between November 1939 and March 1940, Finland fought a war against the Soviet Union, often called the Winter War. The Soviets wanted a bigger buffer zone between Finland and Leningrad (formerly and now again St. Petersburg); Finland refused to give up the land and the Soviets invaded. However the Soviet Army was crippled by Stalin's 1937 "Great Purge" which resulted in thousands of executed high ranking officers; and the Finnish military had the advantage of defending its own territory. Finland was very successful in the war, but eventually had to come to peace talks. In the treaty ending the war, Finland agreed to surrender the territory that the Soviets had demanded.
After the war, Finland (probably correctly) feared there would eventually be another war with the Soviets, so they began looking for allies elsewhere. Britain and France were already fighting World War II against Germany so they could not help; France was occupied by Germany in May 1940, permanently ending any effort they could have provided.
However, Germany, looking to secure northern Europe from British meddling (Germany had invaded Norway and Denmark just before invading France), was willing to negotiate. Finland and Germany eventually came to an informal alliance, and German troops were stationed in Finland in preparation for Operation Barbarossa, Germany's 1941 invasion of Soviet Russia. Finland was still angry at the Soviets for defeating them in the Winter War, and participated as a "Co-Belligerent" (instead of as a full "ally") in the invasion of the Soviet Union.
No. Around the time World War II started, while everyone was paying attention to what Germany was doing, the Soviet Union attacked Finland. The war was very violent, and Finland actually fought very well. However, the Soviet military was just too large and Finland was eventually forced to surrender and give up valuable territory near Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). Because the war happened over the winter of 1939 and into 1940, it is known as the Winter War.
After the war ended, Finland looked for allies elsewhere, because they were afraid that the Soviets would attack them again. England and France were busy with the war against Germany. But Germany was willing to make friends with Finland. So they did.
When Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, Finland helped. The Finnish government wanted to get revenge for the Winter War, so they not only helped Germany, but invaded too, and even assisted at the brutal Siege of Leningrad. However, once Germany started losing the war, so did Finland. Finland was able to negotiate a ceasefire with the Soviets, and even fought a small war against German troops who did not leave Finnish territory.
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Finland was an ally of Nazi Germany from 1941-45 and was not occupied.
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Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Sweden was the only country in Europe, along with Switzerland, that was not taken over by the Nazis. Norway was invaded by Germany, and Finland was invaded by the Soviet Union.
What did the German army occupy during World War 2?
Poland,denmark,Germany,Finland,and Norway
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Germany, plus Italy, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Finland - they were all taken over.
What was Finland in World War 2 Axis Neutral or 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.
Who was Germany allied with during World War II?
German allies were Italy, Japan, Finland, Hungary, Rumania, and Bulgaria.
Did Germany invade Finland during World War 2?
During World War II, Germany did not invade Finland. As practical allies for much of the war, the two nations nevertheless fought against each other in 1944 and 1945 -- mostly in minor skirmishes in the far north area of Finland. This conflict arose after Finland had signed a separate peace with the Soviet Union, which was at the same time driving relentlessly into German territory.
Where might you see a swastika during World War 2?
In Germany and in Germany conquered areas during that time.
Who were Finland's allies during World War 2?
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.
Were Sweden and Finland occupied by Germany in world war 2?
no
Britain enemies during world war 2 are?
Germany Italy & Japan. (The British actually declared war on Finland. A black day in History)
