During the night of September 4th, German and Danish forces, in the name of the Swedish government in exile, have launched an invasion into Sweden, which after 6 hours have managed to capture Malmo, Helsingborg, Gotland and Oeland. The Skagerrak is now blockaded against any traffic to and from Sweden, and Germany have increased its military presence on the border with France.

Goteborg, Jonkoping, Sundsvall and Orebro are seized by Royalists militia. While low in numbers, here they are joined by Royalist protesters as well.

A large portion of the Swedish civilian militia failed to mobilise due to the destruction of the infrastructure to do so, with only the 11 divisions of the standing Swedish Army essentially in fighting shape

At 12am, the world learnt of the attack. Condemnation of Germany worldwide by Japan, left leaning governments, as well as democratic ones such as Austria and Norway. German aligned nation simply stayed quiet. The Commune embassy in Norway have immediately sent a delegate to meet with the Norwegian cabinet, with the request to use the port of Narvik to move troops into Sweden, and guaranteeing the independence of Norway. This was leaked out by a government informant of the famous Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten, which published the story 2 days later. A German response is expected.