A battle for neutrality: the Swiss made mistakes, but allegations that we profited from World War Ii are unfair.(My Turn)(Column)

From: Newsweek | Date: August 25, 1997| Author: Jolles, Paul R. | Copyright information

While Switzerland made many mistakes during the war, especially regarding Jewish immigration, it did not profit from its neutrality. A former Swiss state secretary who handled war-end settlement negotiations in Washington describes his nation's attempts to be even-handed throughout the conflict.

The Swiss made mistakes, but allegations that we profited from World War II are unfair

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