Gunnar Hägglöf
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Bo Gunnar Rickardsson Hägglöf (12 December 1904 – 12 January 1994) was a
Gunnar Hägglöf has published several books, chiefly popularizing Sweden's World War II history for domestic and foreign readers. In his books, and also in accounts by other authors, Hägglöf appears as an outspoken critic of the idealist policies of Foreign Minister Sandler and Activist advocates for Sweden's military engagement for the defence of Finland after the Soviet attacks in 1939 (the Winter War) and 1941 (the Continuation War).
Although Hägglöf in policy matter was closer to left-leaning
Contrary to many other writers on the subject, Hägglöf also makes a point of reminding readers of the
Gunnar Hägglöf was in the service of the Swedish government for all of his life. However, without doubt, his most critical achievements were during World War II, when he and associated negotiators managed to gain the confidence of both German and British counterparts, which ensured the enclosed Sweden a considerably improved supply of food and other necessities than during World War I.
Awards and decorations
- Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (5 June 1954)[1]
References
- SELIBR 3682754.