Claes Ahlund

Scandinavia in the first world war : studies in the war experience of the northern neutrals Claes Ahlund

»This is an important book for anyone interested in the broader impact of the Great War.«
Chicago Press
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden all managed to stay out of the First World War, but all three were deeply affected by it. When the trade war and blockades came into play, the Scandinavian countries were subject to relentless pressure. Inflation and shortages of consumer goods caused widespread hardship and, ultimately, political unrest. The result was the widening social divide and bitter political divisions that marked the interwar years.