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15 Times Tiny Countries Shocked the World by Resisting Invasions

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14. Iceland’s Stance Against British Invasion (1940)

14. Iceland's Stance Against British Invasion (1940)
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In 1940, Iceland, a neutral nation, faced a British invasion aimed at preventing German occupation. The Icelandic government protested the violation of its neutrality but cooperated with the British forces, treating them as guests. Despite the occupation, Iceland maintained its legal neutrality throughout World War II (icelandmonitor.mbl.is).

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