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Though I'd known that Switzerland was officially neutral during WWII, I hadn't realized that Germany had in fact violated Swiss airspace numerous times, that the Swiss had shot down a few German aircraft for doing so, and that Hitler had threatened the Swiss on numerous occasions,with the Swiss standing firm throughout.
Switzerland during the World Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It would appear that while the Swiss may have been neutral, they certainly weren't pacifists contrary to popular belief.
Though I'd known that Switzerland was officially neutral during WWII, I hadn't realized that Germany had in fact violated Swiss airspace numerous times, that the Swiss had shot down a few German aircraft for doing so, and that Hitler had threatened the Swiss on numerous occasions,with the Swiss standing firm throughout.
Switzerland during the World Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It would appear that while the Swiss may have been neutral, they certainly weren't pacifists contrary to popular belief.