Why did SWITZERLAND remain NEUTRAL in both WORLD WARS? 🇨🇭

Discover the thrilling history of Switzerland, a small country nestled between global powerhouses, yet it has remained an oasis of peace for over two centuries. This video dives deep into how Switzerland, with its linguistic affinity to its neighbors, has maintained neutrality since 1815. From its early conflicts for sovereignty and expansion to its transformation into a satellite state during Napoleon's reign, we uncover the captivating journey of this country. Watch to find out how Swiss neutrality was recognized post-Napoleon and how the country has remained uninvolved in international conflicts to date. From the establishment of Red Cross to the country's strategic military expansion in the 20th century, we explore how Switzerland has become a synonym for neutrality. Dive into stories of espionage, refuge, war strategies, and the growth of the Swiss banking industry amidst war tensions. Don't miss out on understanding why Swiss neutrality was convenient for both sides during World War II, and how geography, commercial and financial factors contributed to its peace policy. Hit subscribe to join us on our historical exploration and don't forget to comment on what fascinated you the most in Switzerland's journey to neutrality!

👉 This channel is made in collaboration with @ElMapadeSebas

00:00:00 - Introduction to Swiss Neutrality
00:00:37 - Switzerland's Historical Background
00:01:25 - Neutrality During Napoleonic Era
00:01:43 - Swiss Neutrality in 19th Century and World War I
00:03:59 - Switzerland in World War II - Outset and Threats
00:05:04 - Swiss Defensive Strategy in World War II
00:05:48 - Consequences of Swiss Neutrality in World War II
00:06:38 - Reasons Behind Swiss Neutrality in World War II

[Camilo.Cespedes]

I'm happy that you, Sebas & Team, have opened this channel in English because I will may recommend to my friends who can't understand Spanish or have trouble with it.
I wish success for you with this new project!

P.D.: One suggestion: Subtitles in Portuguese to my Brazilians friends would be wonderful for them. Maybe I can help you with it.

[deyfer]

Hello Sebas I come from the spanish channel 🎉congratulations!

[AdjectiveNoun]

Very nice. I have a few notes for learners:

"Austroambria" is not an English word meaning "Imperio Austrohungaro", the more appropriate translation would be "Austro-Hungarian Empire" or "Austria-Hungary"

In English we call Napoleon Bonaparte "the Little Corporal" rather than "the Little Cape"

When pronouncing year numbers with four digits in English we break them into two different numbers of two digits each, so 1917 is spoken as "nineteen seventeen" rather than "one thousand nine hundred and seventeen". When the third digit is a 0 we replace it with the letter o, so 1907 is pronounced "nineteen o seven". When the last two letters are 0 we replace them with "hundred" so 1700 is pronounced "seventeen hundred". Years like 1000, 2000 and 3000 are pronounced normally, as in "one thousand", "two thousand" and "three thousand".

When referring to the year of the Nazi invasion of Poland, 1939 is mistranslated as 1979, "one thousand nine hundred and seventy nine". If the correct year was given by a native speaker to another native speaker it would be pronounced "nineteen thirty nine"

When learning a language with a topic this sophisticated one will inevitably run into many exceptions to normal rules of a language. English has an unparalleled number of exceptions to rules that only apply to specific vocabulary. Don't get discouraged if that makes you feel like English is actively trying to play tricks on you. If you commit to listening and reading a lot then eventually dealing with these exceptions will become just another one of your English skills. Every new word or saying that you master expands the number of sources with which you can practice, so in a way you get better at learning every time you learn something new. 😁

Empece a seguir tu canal hace meses para aprender la idioma Espanola. Me gustaria mucho poder ayudar a otras personas para que aprendan Ingles mas facilmente. Ojala algo que escribi los ayudo. Saludos

[gilbreyfaridpaker]

Great video from Colombia and great Work

[alexsauceda]

Nice VIdeo, Sebas. I'm so happy 'cause I need to practice my english and with this channel I will learn two topics pretty importants to me. Good Luck Sebas and Team!

[carlosovidioarauzalveo]

I like this video, congratulation Mapade de Sebas

[braulioviveros]

This isn't sebas, its just a fake voice 😅😂😂