During World War II, Turkey maintained a position of neutrality for most of the conflict, balancing diplomatic relations between the Axis and Allied powers. Turkey sought to avoid direct involvement while benefiting economically from trade with both sides. However, as the war neared its end and Allied victory seemed imminent, Turkey declared war on Germany and Japan in February 1945, primarily as a symbolic move to secure a place in the post-war order and qualify for membership in the United Nations. Despite this declaration, Turkish forces never engaged in combat during the war.
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