History of the Second World War 41: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 6 - International Involvement
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Spanish Civil War: Primarily a Spanish Conflict
- The Spanish Civil War involved international actors, but was primarily fought by Spaniards.
- Foreign contributions were helpful but did not determine the war's outcome.
France's Focus on Germany
- France's primary concern in 1936 was Germany, influencing their non-intervention stance in Spain.
- Domestic reforms and the German threat outweighed Spanish intervention.
Britain's Non-Intervention Policy
- Britain quickly adopted a non-intervention policy toward Spain for several reasons.
- Public opinion favored avoiding war, and skepticism about the Spanish Republic existed.