So Much For Neutrality: Switzerland Almost Fell Victim to the Nazi War Machine
Had Germany invaded Switzerland between the conquest of France in July 1940 and the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, Switzerland would have been alone.
Here s What You Need To Remember: Nazi Germany had defeated France reputed to have the finest army in Europe in just six weeks. They would have made short work of Switzerland.
Switzerland emerged from World War II unconquered but not untarnished. Switzerland did survive as a free, democratic state in a Europe prostrate under the Nazi jackboot. But the Swiss also emerged under a cloud of collaboration with the Third Reich.