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Exploring Switzerland’s National Redoubt: The Strategy to Withstand Nazi Invasion

The video delves into Switzerland’s National Redoubt, a comprehensive defensive plan developed to protect the country against a potential Nazi invasion during World War II. It outlines how Switzerland prepared for the worst, focusing on military strategies, fortifications, and the role of the civilian population in this extensive effort to ensure the nation’s sovereignty and neutrality were maintained amidst the tumult of the war.

  • Switzerland developed the National Redoubt as a defensive strategy during World War II to protect against a possible Nazi invasion.
  • The plan included extensive fortifications across key mountain passes and strategic locations to make any invasion costly and difficult.
  • Swiss military strategy emphasized guerrilla tactics and delaying actions to defend the country’s independence and neutrality.
  • The civilian population was also integral to the National Redoubt, with widespread mobilization and preparations for self-sufficiency in case of occupation.
  • The strategy was not only military but also psychological, aiming to deter invasion by showcasing Switzerland’s readiness and resilience.
  • Despite its preparations, Switzerland remained uninvaded during World War II, with the National Redoubt standing as a testament to its effective deterrence strategy.

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