Sweden and World War II
As it had since the early 1800s during times of war, Sweden affirmed its policy of neutrality when World War II became a certainty. ...
23
Jun
09
Jun
Estrellita
After his B-17 force-landed in Sweden on March 6, 1944, my father, bombardier Herman F. Allen, spent the rest of the year in Stockholm working in the office of the Military Air Attache. One evening, he met the beautiful singer, Rosita Serrano. ...
10
Feb
Stureplan Then and Now
Stureplan is a city square in Stockholm, one of the most popular for the young, hip, and affluent. It is located along the street Birger Jarlsgatan, one of the longest streets in town and where you can find exclusive high end shops and restaurants....
05
Feb
Edith F. Rising
Edith F. Rising was a young lady who worked for the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) alongside my mother during World War II. ...
06
Nov
Bellmansro
A restaurant in Stockholm that has been mentioned in OSS Stockholm wartime reports is the Bellmansro....
18
May
Strandvägen
The American Legation offices in Stockholm during WWII were located on Strandvägen, the city’s most fashionable avenue....
06
Mar
The Counterfeit Traitor
Favorite (1962) Based on the book of the same name, a Swedish-American oilman spies on the Nazis for OSS Stockholm. ...
10
Jan
Spies, Spies, Spies
Being a neutral country, Sweden was a haven for travelers from countries all over the world. Many countries had legations (or embassies) there, including the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Russia, as well as others....
04
May
Sweden 1944 – Who are they?
Photographs scanned from my parents' World War II scrapbook. The year would have 1944. I would love to know where these gentlemen or their families are today....