West Scandinavia in World War II

West Scandinavia was on the side of the Allies during World War II but was occupied for much of the war by Nazi Germany. The country continued to fight through resistance forces inside the country.

Invasion
When Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union declared war on Poland West Scandinavia came to Poland's aid as they had strong trading ties with them. West Scandinavia and the USSR didn't do a lot of actual fighting and later signed a peace treaty.

Nazi Germany invaded West Scandinavia through Denmark and later landed on the beaches in boats. Even though the military but up a good fight they were overwhelmed by the superior Nazi military by the end of 1940.

Protectorate Government (1940 - 1944)
After the country was occupied a "protectorate" was set up. West Scandinavian people rebelled throughout the country and they conducted lots of sabotage to Nazi buildings. As the war dragged on the citizens were increasingly hostile to the government and the Faroe Islands managed to eliminate the Nazi threat there. Parts of northern Norway also was able to "secede". Right after D-Day happened another force landed in West Scandinavia led by the UK. With the help of the British the Nazis were pushed out of West Scandinavia and an offense was led into Germany.

Peace Deal
West Scandinavia didn't want anything out of the peace except for money to rebuild their country. They protested heavily against the USSR getting influence over Eastern Europe.