Denmark During and After First World War
According to indexdotcom, Denmark immediately declared absolute neutrality; but he soon found himself in serious embarrassment when Germany asked (5 August) if Denmark was willing to close the passage in the North Sea with mines. This question was seen as a threat, since in the event of refusal it was feared that Germany itself would lay the mines. On the other hand, there was an attempt to show respect for England. But Denmark finally granted what was asked of it,…