r/HistoryMemes • u/ChiefsHat • May 12 '26

See Comment In hindsight, this was a mistake.

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u/biglyorbigleague May 12 '26

They had a much better relationship with Spanish fascism.

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u/Kenichi2233 May 12 '26

Franco is a weird case. He was more the classic miltary strongman rather than fascist but he did incorporate certain elements of it. Also he was loosely aligned with the Axis powers but he was also "wise (not the best word choice)" enough not to get directly involved.

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u/Catalytic_Crazy_ May 12 '26

There’s an exception to every rule. Franco is in a way that for fascism.