That's the thing. Germany wouldn't have a strong position in Europe. Western Europe would be especially weak, as the German forces would be overstretched. Also, many partisans in France would see the Spanish as liberators, including in Vichy, and the Allies could control the Mediterranean. With the Soviet Union out, this would be imperative, maybe even cutting supplies to German troops in North Africa. Franco in turn would receive more colonies for Spain, and a stronger influence in France, basically growing his power.Why would Spain join the allies? With a germany with a stronger position in Europe Franco will stay neutral.
Why would Spain join the allies? With a germany with a stronger position in Europe Franco will stay neutral.
Exactly. I believe, however, even Hitler got pissed off with the man.Exactly. In the end, it all comes down to who can deliver more guns and butter to Franco. And that is undoubtedly the allies. Franco can simply invite them in, and all the Spanish have to do is hold the mountain passes over the Pyrenees to keep the Germans out. They could probably even do that without any allied aid.
The Americans give him all the military equipment he could ever dream of, help him build up his industry and infrastructure, and when the time comes, use Spain as a jumping off point to invade the rest of Europe.
Whereas if Franco joined the axis, he'd get the shit bombed out of his industry and infrastructure by the allies, his military would cease to exist, and without allied shipments his country would starve. Even if the Germans would be able to equip his military with modern equipment, he'd be a German puppet, and he knows it.
I dont think I have laughed this hard in years. Better than the Onion.
This thread just keep delivering endless hilarity. Keep going please.