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Could Germany invade Sweden after fighting in Norway?

The Norway scenario assesses Swedish invasion risk through Germany's limited amphibious resources and the ships it would lose in the campaign.

Question

Would Sweden risk German invasion by helping Norway?

Short answer

In this scenario, the losses and shipping commitments imposed by Norway are expected to leave Germany without the amphibious means to invade Sweden.

Notes

The answer treats Germany's amphibious resources as a constraint on retaliation against Sweden. Germany had committed heavily to Norway, where destroyer losses already reduced its ability to mount further operations. Swedish intervention is expected to inflict additional losses on ships and transport capacity. Under those conditions, the argument is that Germany would lack the means to invade Sweden by sea.