Northwest Africa was the key to whether Spain could once again become one of the major powers. Unable to expand in Europe, Spain could only place its hopes on Northwest Africa, separated from it only by the Strait of Gibraltar.
If Spain could manage Northwest Africa to become similar to the native land, Spain's potential would greatly increase. It could match or even surpass a power like Italy.
Of course, Spain would not openly declare war on France but would secretly support Germany by producing industrial equipment and supplying some materials.
Only when Germany's defense on the Western Front was at a disadvantage would Spain join the war and help Germany to defend it.
Germany had also promised that as long as Spain helped to stabilize the defense line on the Western Front, all the conditions Germany promised would be fulfilled.
