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1. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

2. Anything that weakened England, strengthened Ireland in its struggle.

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What countries remained neutral during ww2?

during ww2 Russia fought the axis power. However me being from Ireland I know that Ireland stayed neutral during ww2, unfortunately Ireland hadn't a choice during ww1 because Ireland was a colony of Great Britain.


Did the Republic of Ireland have rationing during World War 2?

Yes, the Republic of Ireland implemented rationing during World War II, known locally as "The Emergency." Although Ireland was officially neutral, it faced significant shortages of food and essential goods due to the war's impact on trade and supply lines. Rationing began in 1942 and included items like butter, sugar, and tea, with a system in place to ensure fair distribution among the population.


Which country remained neutral during world war 2?

In Europe, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, and the Republic of Ireland.


Why were Ireland neutral during world war 2?

Although the republic of Ireland remained neutral during the course of the ww2 it did not stop its people volunteering. And when you consider the fact that England had promised Ireland, if they helped in WW1, they would get their republic of Ireland (i.e that Northern Ireland would no longer be part of Britain) and England then breaking their promise, followed by the Anglo-Ireland war and the civil war, one might find it quite astonishing that 150,000 Irish people North and South volunteered to fight against Nazi tyranny in Europe, at least 10,000 of whom were killed while serving in British uniforms…Other countries in Europe remained neutral ie Spain,Portugal,Sweden and Switzerland and unlike the latter two Ireland did not profit from trading with the Nazis


Neutral countries in world war 2?

from answers.com: Neutral Countries in World War 2: Some of the countries that were neutral in WW2 were Sweden, Switzerland and Paraguay. Less famously: Lichtenstein, Monaco, Andorra, Turkey, Nepal, Afghanistan, Yemen, Bhutan, Spain, Portugal. More input: No European country remained neutral. Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland all worked to some extend with the Axis. There was one other European country that remained neutral in WWII: the Republic of Ireland.

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How did Ireland remain neutral?

Ireland chose to be neutral and stuck to that policy during World War II, and it is still a neutral country.


Were there German troop in Ireland during the war?

No. Ireland was neutral during the second world war.


What did Ireland do during the cold war?

Neutral


Who was the Taoiseach of Ireland during the emergency?

In Ireland the Emergency was the name given to World War II. During that time Eamon De Valera was Taoiseach.


Did Ireland cooperate with German forces?

No. Ireland was neutral during World War II.


What are countries called who remained neutral during the war?

They are called neutral nations. These countries were neutral during World War 2: Spain, Norway, Portugal, Ireland, and Switzerland.


Who were the neutral?

Ireland


Reasons why people emigrated from Ireland during the famine?

Hunger.


What country did Germany occupy during the war?

Countries in Europe not occupied by German In WWII: Britan (Allied) Iceland (Allied) Switzerland (Neutral) Sweden (Neutral) Ireland (Neutral) Spain (Neutral)


Did German and British you boats take on supplies in the west of Ireland during WW2?

Ireland was neutral during the war but leaned towards the Allies and didn't permit German U-Boats to resupply there. However, neutral Spain did allow the resupply of German submarines.


Is it possible for a European country to remain neutral during European conflict?

Yes. A number of European countries are neutral and were neutral during conflicts such as World War II. Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland are three such countries, and there are others.


What countries remained neutral during ww2?

during ww2 Russia fought the axis power. However me being from Ireland I know that Ireland stayed neutral during ww2, unfortunately Ireland hadn't a choice during ww1 because Ireland was a colony of Great Britain.