What if Norway never broke away from Sweden in 1905?

Rewriting History November 17, 2023
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The countries of Sweden and Norway were united for exactly 91 years, but what if they never broke up? Both countries were neutral during the First World War, but not the Second. There Germany invaded Norway, but not Sweden. What if Norway never declared independence from Sweden? Would Germany still invade, or choose to respect their independence? How would that change the history of Northern Europe and the outcome of the Second World War? Let’s find out! ▬ LINKS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Discord Server - https://discord.gg/jE48DHSGG9 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RewritingHistory/membership YouTube Membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYf-oo-ULlXA_Cpz1rGFvMA/join ▬ Chanel Description▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ This channel is a haven for those who crave intellectual stimulation and love to ponder the profound "what ifs" of history. Join our passionate community of history enthusiasts, where engaging discussions and insightful commentaries fuel our collective imagination. Subscribe now and embark on this enthralling adventure with us. Prepare to question, wonder, and discover as we navigate the corridors of time, peeling back the layers of history to reveal a tapestry of alternate paths and captivating possibilities. Welcome aboard, fellow explorers of alternative history. Let's rewrite the past together! ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Video Intro 00:32 - How did Sweden-Norway Unite? 01:58 - Tensions in the Union 02:55 - Other Unions between Sweden and Norway 04:02 - Why did Norway Leave? 06:15 - Problems in the Union 07:52 - Sweden-Norway Collapses 08:54 - Both Countries After the Collapse 09:10 - What if Sweden-Norway Never Broke Up? 09:45 - Solving Problems Early On 10:56 - Both World Wars 13:12 - Alternate World War 2 14:55 - Alternate Peace Deal 15:55 - Video Outro