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The Anglo-Icelandic Wars: Every Day [WWII Invasion & Occupation (Operation Fork)/The Cod Wars]

The Cod Wars refer to a series of disputes and confrontations between Iceland and the United Kingdom over fishing rights in the North Atlantic Ocean. These conflicts, while not actual wars in the traditional sense, involved tense confrontations and naval incidents. Additionally, Iceland's strategic importance during World War II led to a British invasion and occupation of the country. The Cod Wars had their roots in the depletion of fish stocks in the North Atlantic, particularly the cod population. Iceland, heavily reliant on its fishing industry, sought to expand its exclusive fishing zone from the traditional 3 miles to 12 miles, and later to 50 miles and 200 miles, based on the principle of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This move was met with resistance from British trawler fleets, as they had traditionally fished in these waters. The first Cod War (1958-1961) saw escalating tensions and skirmishes between Icelandic patrol vessels and British trawlers. A compromise was reached with a 12-mile limit for Icelandic waters. The second Cod War (1972-1973) was more serious, leading to the cutting of diplomatic ties between Iceland and the UK. The conflict ended with Iceland gaining a 200-mile EEZ, effectively excluding foreign trawlers from significant fishing grounds. During World War II, Iceland's strategic location in the North Atlantic became crucial. In 1940, with Denmark occupied by Nazi Germany, Iceland was occupied by British forces to prevent it from falling into German hands. The Icelandic government initially protested but later agreed to the occupation to avoid conflict. The British invasion of Iceland, codenamed "Operation Fork," aimed to secure vital air and naval bases. These bases allowed the Allies to control the North Atlantic, protect shipping convoys, and establish air routes between North America and Europe. The U.S. subsequently took over from British forces and maintained a military presence in Iceland until 1947. The presence of Allied forces and the construction of infrastructure had a significant impact on Iceland's development. After the war, Iceland became a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949, maintaining its strategic importance during the Cold War. #CodWars #IcelandUKConflict #FishingRights #NorthAtlantic #ExclusiveEconomicZone #WorldWarII #BritishInvasion #AlliedOccupation #GeopoliticalConflict #StrategicImportance #NATO #IcelandicHistory #ColdWar