Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 1:10:35-1:11:36

Would Scandinavian resources be sold to Japan?

Japan is likely priced out of Swedish ore while Norway and Sweden's strategic reaction favors British access after Germany's attack.

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Question

Would Norwegian and Swedish resources be sold to Japan in this scenario?

Short answer

Probably not in meaningful quantities; Britain could outbid Japan, and an Allied Norway would help direct Swedish ore away from Germany and Japan.

Notes

Japan would be priced out of the competition for Swedish ore in the neutral branch because Britain and Germany could bid more. In the Allied-Norway branch, Norway would actively help Britain secure Swedish material after Germany had attacked Scandinavia. Sweden's own industrial base could still sell aircraft and other goods, but the main ore flow would favor Britain rather than Japan. Wartime purchasing power and regional politics are as important as physical availability.