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Why did Sweden turn to Bernadotte?

Sweden's wartime leadership failures help explain its later turn to Bernadotte.

Finnish War Jean Baptiste Bernadotte Military Leadership Sweden

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Question

Is this why Sweden turned to Bernadotte after the war?

Short answer

Yes. The failures of Sweden's wartime leadership help explain Bernadotte's later rise to control of Sweden.

Notes

The failures of Sweden's wartime leadership help explain Bernadotte's later rise. His eventual control of Sweden followed the loss of confidence in the leadership that had conducted the war.