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Yeah, the Swiss were "neutral" in the sense they didn't outright declare their support for Germany.
The American Air force had a whoopsie and bombed a bunch of Swiss factories making weapons for Germany, which probably didn't endear them to the Swiss.
In this case username definitely checks out
But also yes, the Swiss loved that Nazi gold
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1144&context=historical-perspectives
Isn't Switzerland also where Nazis transfered (most?) of their gold during and before the end of the WWII. And this is how they got their "privacy friendly" status because they don't reveal who the real owners are. Convenient, isn't it?
That is still ongoing as most corrupt politicians have a swiss bank account to hide their "assets".
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/nazis/readings/sinister.html
Switzerland's reputation as a neutral safe-haven during World War 11
I knew my education was mediocre at best, but damn I missed 9 world wars?!
Starting in 1943 Switzerland attempted to shoot down American and British aircraft, mainly bombers, overflying Switzerland. Six aircraft were downed by Swiss Air Force fighters and nine by anti-aircraft cannons; 36 airmen were killed.
~~Wait wtf why have I never heard this? Why do they get to claim they were neutral when they literally joined the fighting on the side of the Germans???~~
Yeah this was kind of a dumb take made with no research at all
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_incidents_in_Switzerland_in_World_War_II
To be fair, the US did "accidentally" bomb them a few times.
Additionally, they were still a sovereign country and thus, allowed to defend their airspace.
Starting in 1943 Switzerland attempted to shoot down American and British aircraft, mainly bombers, overflying Switzerland. Six aircraft were downed by Swiss Air Force fighters and nine by anti-aircraft cannons; 36 airmen were killed.
I've hated the 'Geneva is the future capital' trope in science fiction for a long time, even before learning the whole truth.
Fuck fake neutrality.
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Never knew about this. Damn Switzerland, not cool
They also were a significant weapons manufacturer and supplier of the Germans. They were not really neutral in reality.
The Swiss have been war profiteers for most of their history. Yes, they are "neutral", but that doesn't mean they are good.
Well, if I look at a map from 1940 to 1944 I can kind of see why.
Interesting how this sort of fuckery makes me literally prefer modern Germany over Switzerland.
I guess we're all in fucked up countries to some degree. Maybe we should all band together and get rid of them?
A saying from this time: The Swiss work six days a week for Hitler and pray on Sunday for the victory of the Allies.
Hmmm, guess I'm never drinking Swiss Miss hot cocoa again.
Really? You're not doing stuff from a country anymore because 80 years ago it did something remotely evil?
Makes me wonder what you are doing with the USA
It was more tongue in cheek. I don't even know if Swiss Miss is a product from Switzerland.
As far as my home area, I do try to avoid U.S. mass products. I visit my local breweries & distilleries. And we have a great farmers market we visit on Fridays.
Same here
