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Because the Second Republic was a threat to fascism. If Spain was ruled by a fascist dictator, the Third Reich would take advantage of Spain's strategic position.
Additionally, despite his eventual deals with the Soviet Union, Hitler did not trust the Leftists in Spain and wanted to keep Spain out of Communist hands.
What else can I help you with?
Who assisted the Spanish Fascists and Francisco Franco in defeating the Loyalists?
Germany and Italy because they wanted to gain more land and allies.
What nations lent official aid to Franco in the Spanish civil war?
Italy and Germany sent aid to Franco in the Spanish Civil War in the 1930's. Germany tested its air-force there as well. Franco was a fascist and he fought the left, including communists.
What countries where involved in the north African campaign?
UK, US, Germany, Italy
Which nations were involved in the formation of the Triple Alliance?
The nations involved in the formation of the Triple Alliance were Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What year did Germany and Italy take over France?
In WWII, Germany took over France in 1940. Italy wasn't involved, it didn't join the war until 1941.
How did the spanish become involved in the Italian wars?
Spanish became involved in the Italian wars when the Northern Italian states turned for help to the Spanish, who gladly agreed to send soldiers to Italy.
What countries were involved in the triple alliance with Germany?
The Triple Alliance involved Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What countries became a practice ground for Germany and Italy's armies?
Spain, during the so-called Spanish Civil War, which was a full-blast WAR,.
What was the date Italy became involved with the war?
1941
Which country did they have a Civil War rehersal for World War 2?
The Spanish Civil war, 1936, involved forces from Germany & Italy on the side of General Franco.
What are the countries that are involved in childhood prostitution?
It is Italy, Germany and India.
Who was involved with the triple alliance?
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
What are three countries involved in the axis?
Germany, Italy, and Japan.
What foreign countries were involved in the spanish civil war on the side of Franco?
Germany and Italy wanted Fascism to spread and since Francisco Franco was leader of the Falangists (Spanish Fascists) and was trying to spread it.So they basically supplied the Spanish Falangists with weapons and such. After Franco became dictator of Spain, he didn't let Spain join WWII and remained neutral.
Germany Italy and Japan became known as what?
The Axis Powers
Who assisted the Spanish Fascists and Francisco Franco in defeating the Loyalists?
Germany and Italy because they wanted to gain more land and allies.
What nations lent official aid to Franco in the Spanish civil war?
Italy and Germany sent aid to Franco in the Spanish Civil War in the 1930's. Germany tested its air-force there as well. Franco was a fascist and he fought the left, including communists.
