Why does Denmark Own Greenland? (Short Animated Documentary)

Greenland is massive. Denmark is not. Given its size, it's strategic position and its distance from Denmark? How does Denmark own it and why didn't anybody take it from them? If you want to find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary.

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[redarmy]

America in 19th century “Can we buy Greenland?”
Denmark “No”
America in 1905 “Can we buy Greenland?”
Denmark “No”
America in 1945 “Can we buy Greenland?”
Denmark “NO.”
America in 2019 “Can we buy Greenland?”
Denmark

[schalear]

"Finally teaching the Danes, how it feels to have a bunch of angry ships turn up off your shore and set everything on fire" Lmao.

[SP-qsyh]

As someone who doesn’t live in Greenland I ask myself this every day.

[bbenjoe]

Fun fact: There is a small border dispute between Canada and Denmark over a tiny island. Whenever a party lands on it they place their flag, and also a bottle of drink for the neighbors.

Update: It was called to my attention that on June 11, 2022, Canada and Denmark resolved their dispute and agreed to divide the island.

[FRISHR]

Denmark: “We’re not making the same mistake Russia made with Alaska.”

[reality]

"Britain shelled Copenhagen, finally teaching the Danes how it feels to have a bunch of angry ships turn up at your shore and set things on fire"
God I love this channel

[LookBackHistory]

Denmark: "No means no!"
USA: "What? Yes? Awesome! How much you want for it?"

[navret]

I’ve been to Greenland. Saying “it’s cold” is possibly the greatest understatement ever uttered. Iceland felt like Hawaii in comparison.

[pridelander]

"It was decided that Norway needed to calm down and leave."
*Norway would like to speak to your manager*

[faytachiMPS]

nobody:

portugal: *let's claim greenland because why not*

[Christian_Bagger]

Greenland has wanted its independence for some time now.. but the conversation always goes:
- “We want our independence”..
- “Sure, we’re just gonna retract the huge grants, as you’re no longer part of the Danish realm”
- “Damn you Danes! We hate you, but you got us this time”.
And that’s pretty much the end of the conversation.

[tommykawaii]

Denmark wouldn’t have said “no” if the proposal to buy Greenland had come from James Bissonette.

[Attam]

The US trying to buy Greenland is like in Total War when you have a victory condition but really don't want to start a war for it. So you keep offering more money but the AI keeps rejecting you.

[TrafficPartyHatTest]

2067: The 15th American purchase attempt of Greenland

[DemMedHornene]

At 1:20 "Denmark made one silly mistake, to ally with Napoleon". Actually, Denmark wanted to be neutral during the Napoleonic war, but because Denmark had the second-largest fleet in Europe, the British bombed the harbours of Copenhagen, fearing that the massive fleet that rivalled their own would join the enemy. In doing so, they basically forced Denmark to side with Napoleon to fight against Britain. So, at the time of the bombing, Denmark was neutral, not an ally of Napoleon.

[haroldellis]

In American English, "no" can mean, "not yet."

[Lupinvej]

Fun fact: in Denmark the first thing we learn to say, is “No”.

[Erik_]

"pls give us Greenland, we'll give money in return"

- America

[AFT_G]

“The Danish realm is absolutely massive.”

Me: “Meh, Mercator Projection.”

[potis]

Vikings swapping the names of Iceland and Greenland: My comedy is genius