The Riddle of the Rock: A Reassessment of German Motives for the Capture of Gibraltar in the Second World War

The Riddle of the Rock: A Reassessment of German Motives for the Capture of Gibraltar in the Second World War

Little-known reasons for Francisco Franco's refusal to get involved in WWII on Germany's side and help the Germans secure the British naval base at Gibraltar are discussed. Franco became aware of Hitler's ambitions in northern Africa.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of contemporary history 1993-04, Vol.28 (2), p.297-314
1. Verfasser: Goda, Norman J. W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Armistice
Franco, Francisco (1892-1975)
Germany
Gibraltar
Hitler, Adolf (1889-1945)
International relations
Leadership
Military air facilities
Military operations
Military strategy
Naval bases
Navies
Riddles
Surrender
War
World War II
World wars
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Zusammenfassung:Little-known reasons for Francisco Franco's refusal to get involved in WWII on Germany's side and help the Germans secure the British naval base at Gibraltar are discussed. Franco became aware of Hitler's ambitions in northern Africa.
ISSN:0022-0094
1461-7250
DOI:10.1177/002200949302800205