United States occupation of Iceland during World War II

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The United States occupation of Iceland during World War II was a strategic military deployment begun in 1941 to secure North Atlantic shipping lanes and prevent a potential German invasion, laying the groundwork for the countries’ later close political and defense relationship.

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Iceland–United States relations historicalPrecursor United States occupation of Iceland during World War II
Iceland–United States relations historicalEvent United States occupation of Iceland in 1941
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