![]() ![]() Swedish trade with Germany, particularly in iron ore, eventually led to exports of food to Sweden being greatly reduced, especially after America's entry into the war in 1917. Instead, Sweden retained armed neutrality and continued to trade with both the Entente Powers and the Central Powers. ĭespite strong pro-German sentiment both in the Swedish nobility and in Swedish political circles, Sweden did not enter the war on the German side. However, this neutrality was not maintained without difficulty and Sweden at various times sympathised with different parties in the conflict. Sweden, following its long-standing policy of neutrality since the Napoleonic Wars, remained neutral throughout World War I between 28 July 1914 and 11 November 1918. ![]()
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