Publisher's Synopsis
"Swiss World War II military history has been neglected in English-language historiography because Switzerland successfully remained neutral and other controversial topics regarding the Swiss experience during the war have dominated the historical conversation. After the destabilizing rise of Nazism in Germany in 1933, Switzerland's survival was seriously threatened by the events unfolding in Europe and required significant military preparation. This manuscript fills that historiographic gap with discussion on Swiss military logistics preparation from 1933 to 1941. Due to Swiss preparation in the form of mobilization, rearmament, and logistics force design Switzerland's logistical preparation was complete by 1941 which contributed to its ability to remain neutral during World War II. This success was due to the close alignment of Swiss preparation with their various military strategies, operational environment, and unique military tradi
