Neutral States

Discussion in 'World War 1' started by liverpool annie, Jan 15, 2009.

  1. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    It gets a little confusing trying to work out who were "for us " and who were "against" us !!

    .... here's a list of neutral countries that were NOT a part of the war .... except for the notes attached !!


    Afghanistan - Did not support or oppose any nation.

    Argentina

    Colombia

    Denmark - Traded with both sides.

    El Salvador

    Ethiopia

    Luxembourg - Never declared war on the Central Powers despite being invaded and occupied by Germany.

    Mexico - Declined an alliance with Germany (see Zimmermann Telegram).

    Netherlands - An ally of the UK by treaty. Traded with both sides.

    Norway - Gave naval assistance to the UK.

    Paraguay

    Persia - Occupied by British and Russian troops.

    Spain - Also treaty bound ally to the UK.

    Sweden - Financially supported Germany.

    Switzerland - Switzerland did declare a "state of siege".

    Tibet

    Venezuela - Supplied the Allies with oil.
     

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