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What countries supported francisco franco?

Francisco Franco, the leader of the Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War, received significant support from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. Both countries provided military assistance, including troops, aircraft, and supplies, which were crucial to Franco's victory. Additionally, other nations, such as Portugal under Salazar, offered logistical support, while some sympathetic individuals and groups from various countries also supported Franco's cause.


Who was the leader of the fascists in the Spanish revolution of the 1930's?

The leader of the fascists during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) was General Francisco Franco. He headed the Nationalist forces that opposed the Republican government, which consisted of a coalition of leftist groups. Franco's regime ultimately emerged victorious, leading to a dictatorship that lasted until his death in 1975. His leadership was characterized by authoritarian rule and the suppression of opposition.


Which country helped 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.


Where did francisco franco live?

Francisco Franco was was the fascist dictator of Spain from 1939 to 1975 when died. He led his forces against the Spanish government and became a bloody civil war. During the civil war which lasted over 2 years, Franco was supported by Germany, which contributed hundreds of aircraft flown by German pilots. The Soviet Union, sided with the Republican government and donated military support till the war was over. Franco was pressured by Hitler to join the Axis Alliance during the war. Franco refused but he did authorize a Spanish brigade to fight on the eastern front against the Russians. Hitler had once admitted that Franco was so intimidating and that he was so uneasy negotiating with Franco! Franco was an adept leader and was harsh in his treatment toward political opponents. Despite that, the Spanish economy and standard of living was relatively high till his death in 1975. There were over 1,000,000 people that paid their respects at his funeral in Madrid.


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.