Why Germany got involved in the Spanish Civil War
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To prevent the Stresa Pact of Britain, France and Italy which would drive Mussolini into the arms of Hitler
To prevent the emergance of a possible Spanish-French bloc which could be dircted against Germany
Trying to bring Italy into conflict with Britain and France so Italy would be brought closer to Germany as a potential allies
The financial reward- access to Spain's mineral resources. Hitler was interested in obtaining rich deposits of iron-ores and copper
To promote a balance in power in Western Europe by using Spain to weaken France. Keeping france weaker means they are less of a threat
Spain was a combat environment where weapons were refined and tested. They wanted to test out the Luftwaffe (airforce)
Hitler wanted to prevent the spread of communism by helping out the fascists in fighting the communists
It would make Hitler's task of taking over Austria without Italian opposition much easier
Franco had asked Hitler to get involved
