AboutMichael FitzGerald Expertise I am an expert in German history between 1918 and 1945, particularly with regard to the Nazi era. I am also very knowledgeable about most areas of philosophy (I have an honours degree in the subject) and am able to answer questions on that subject too. In addition, I am very knowledgeable about poetry. One of my hobbies is also politics, mainly British and European though I follow the US political scene as well. Another one is the history of crime and punishment and British social history (the two often overlap!) I am willing to answer questions on all the above issues.
Experience Author of two published works, 'Storm Troopers of Satan,' an account of the lunatic fringes of Nazi ideology, and 'Adolf Hitler: A Portrait,' a biography of the German dictator. 'Adolf Hitler' was published in July 2006 by the top history publisher Spellmount and was named historical biography of the month by the Good Book Guide. I correspond with Ian Kershaw, Peter Stachura, Jeremy Noakes, Roger Moorhouse and Stan Lauryssens. I have undertaken research for radio, television, newspapers and magazines
Organizations Society of Authors
Education/Credentials I have an Honours degree in philosophy.
Awards and Honors LT prize for poetry
Historical Biography of the month, Good Book Guide
Question What country remained neutral at the beginning of world war 2?
-Garry
Answer Dear Gary,
Thanks for your interesting question. The answer is rather complicated depending on which time frame you employ but I will answer it as simply as possible.
Between 1939 and 1940, Italy, Holland, Norway, Denmark and Belgium were neutral; between 1939 and 1941, the Soviet Union, the USA and Japan were neutral; and Switzerland, Ireland, Sweden and Portugal remained neutral throughout the war.
Between 1939 and 1940, the only combatant countries (at least officially) were Britain, France, Germany and the British Commonwealth.
