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Nationalist Objectives
- The Nationalists needed to gain ground quickly for political, military, and economic reasons.
- Capturing Madrid, the capital, was a key objective due to its central location and political significance.
Army of Africa's Impact
- The experienced Army of Africa was the Nationalists' greatest strength.
- Their arrival in Spain, aided by German and Italian aircraft, marked a turning point in the war.
Disparity in Forces
- The Army of Africa's experience and organization contrasted sharply with the Republican forces' inexperience.
- This disparity was evident in the Nationalists' rapid advance and the Republicans' struggles in open battles.