Politics
He ruled Spain as a dictator from 1939-1975.
Francisco Franco
He managed the creation of the Army of Africa.
Miguel Cabanellas
As the leader of Fascist Italy, he supplied the Nationalists with over about 50,000 men as well as supplies
Benito Mussolini
The wealthiest man in Spain worth over $5 Billion.
Juan March Ordinas
The politician who founded the fascist Falange party
Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera
A powerful military officer known as the “Butcher of Badajoz”
Juan Yague
He was commander of the Condor Legion of Germany
General Hugo Sperrle
A Spanish journalist and author
Josep Pla
He was one of the four leaders of the Nationalist coup and one of the first generals appointed to the command of the Spanish Republican Army
Jose Sanjurjo
Placed in charge of all German ground troops in the war
Wilhelm von Thoma
As General Hugo Sperrle’s chief of staff, he was in charge of all German ground troops in the war.
Wolfram von Richthofen
He attempted to drag out the fighting as this would weaken Germany to his advantage.
Joseph Stalin
He was one of the three leaders of the Nationalist coup. After the death of Sanjurjo, he took command of the north.
Emilio Mola
Gonzalo Queipo de Llano
Part of the German General Staff, he eventually became a military advisor to Franco
Lieutenant Colonel Walter Warlimont