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Why did Denmark gain land after WW1 despite being neutral?

Why did Denmark gain land after WW1 despite being neutral?

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Apr 22, 2025
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Why did Denmark gain land after WW1 despite being neutral?
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Right after World War I ended, Denmark somehow ended up with a chunk of land—taken from Germany, no less. What’s funny is that Denmark didn’t actually fight in the war.

They stayed completely neutral, didn’t send troops, didn’t shoot anyone, just quietly minded their business the whole time. And usually, new territory goes to countries that actually fou…

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