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4. Germany Planned To Invade Gibraltar And Force Spain Into The War

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Since the Germans weren't able to succeed in taking over Britain by invading through the air and sea, they decided to go after their forces in Gibraltar. This was a strategic base for the English as they were able to launch different forces into the Mediterranean, and without this base they would be severely cut off from such activities. If the Germans could take this base over they'd be able to cut off supply lines and literally starve them until they gave in.

The Operation was called "Felix" and it would need German military to go into Spain, which was not actively participating in the war. Hitler had to get permission from the Spanish officials, and he even had a personal meeting with Spain's dictator, Franco, to try to convince him to give his blessing. Franco decided against this action taking place as it would mean that the German military would be inside of Spain, and it would put him on the German side. If he did this, it might mean that the English would launch an invasion, and this was not something that he was willing to risk.
 
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