Denmark (HM6)

The Kingdom of Denmark had been a peaceful state (since 1864) enjoying relative wealth. After World War I, it even was so lucky to receive Nordschleswig from Germany without a fight. taking power next door was somewhat unconcerning, but since they had signed a non-aggression pact with in 1939, they felt safe.
== The War ==
Despite of the pact, the invaded without a declaration of war in April 1940, finding almost no resistance, and continued to cross into . British forces only managed to save the and .
Other than the monarchs of the , , , and Norway, king Christian X stayed in the country and became a symbol of resistance, regularly riding - without a lifeguard - through Copenhagen. Compared to other Nazi-occupied nations, the country is still relatively well off (to which the occupiers agree too). The small native Nazi party under Frits Clausen has amost no influence, and Denmark didn't have to give Nordschleswig back. Some Danes, albeit not many, have joined the .
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