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Franco wanted to participate in World War II on the side of the Axis. It is a Francoist myth that Franco was prudent and knew how to exaggerate in his demands to Hitler in order to avoid getting Spain into more wars after emerging from the civil war. In this episode I explain all the reasons why Spain did not enter World War II, based on primary sources from numerous countries. Check the script and sources here ???? https://lahistoriaespana.com/por-que-... ???? SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell ???? Chronological series The History of Spain: • The History of Spain Become a member of this channel to enjoy benefits: / @lahistoriaespana --------------------- ???? Website and store: https://lahistoriaespana.com ???? PATREON: / lahistoriaespana ???? DISCORD: / discord ???? Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lahistoriaes... ???? TikTok: / lahistoriaespana ???? Instagram: / lahistoriaespana ???? Facebook: / lahistoriaespana ???? Twitter: / historiaxespana --------------------- CONTENTS: 00:00 Hook 01:42 Commitments of benevolent neutrality 03:37 The new imperial Spain. Rearmament and disastrous economic management 09:11 When Franco wanted to participate in the war on the Axis side 14:11 The Germans are interested in Spain's entry 17:36 Franco and Hitler meet in Hendaye 22:55 When Hitler wanted Spain to join the war 28:14 There is no agreement between Germany and Spain 32:07 Spain was NOT neutral in WWII 34:00 New warlike desires in May-July 1941 37:45 The stick and carrot of the United Kingdom and the United States 41:27 Recapitulating the list of reasons why Spain did not enter WWII 44:08 Outro