Argentina during World War II

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Since the 19th century, relations between Argentina and Britain had been strong due to trade, as well as British investments and immigration. Nationalistic groups resented this influence over Argentina's economy. In the interwar years, fascist Italian and German influence in the country increased due to trade, investment, and the presence of numerous immigrants from both countries. The refusal to break relations with the Axis powers as the war progressed furthered the belief that Argentina was sympathetic to them. Because of strong divisions and internal disputes within the Argentine military, Argentina remained neutral for most of World War II, despite pressure from the United States to join the Allies. Argentina eventually gave in to the Allies' pressure, breaking relations with the Axis on 26 January 1944 and declaring war on them on 27 March 1945. The Nazis had a presence in the country as early as 1925, growing to a peak of 2,110 party members in 1935 before officially dissolving in...

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