How Norway Maintained Neutrality While Profiting From The First World War

The Neutral Ally - Norway in WW1 I THE GREAT WAR Special · 8:03 · Video: The Great War · Watch at the source

In short: Norway declared itself neutral at the onset of the First World War. This video examines how the nation leveraged its massive merchant fleet to achieve significant economic gains during the global conflict.

While the rest of Europe was embroiled in the First World War, Norway maintained a stance of neutrality. This position allowed the country to utilize its extensive merchant fleet to support trade, resulting in substantial economic benefits throughout the war years.

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