Which countries supported the Nationalist side with troops and aircraft in the Spanish Civil War?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Nazi Germany, with the Condor Legion, and Fascist Italy
- Step 1: The Nationalists received help from the start of the war. Step 2. Germany and Italy sent aircraft, troops and weapons. Answer: Nazi Germany, with the Condor Legion, and Fascist Italy. Why not the others: The United Kingdom and France maintained a non-intervention pact, while the Soviet Union and Mexico provided aid to the Republican side.
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