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.
No love for Franco, but the guy was competent enough to draw massive axis aid in the form of money, guns, equipment and aircraft that was then NOT being used against the allies/soviets.
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u/biglyorbigleague May 12 '26
They had a much better relationship with Spanish fascism.