Historical Events tagged with "hendaye"
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Politics & Government
Hitler and Franco's Diplomatic Meeting
October 23rd, 1940 84 years ago
Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco convened in Hendaye, France, to discuss the possibility of Spain joining the Axis powers during World War II. The meeting took place on October 23, 1940, and was marked by tensions regarding Spain's neutrality and its potential contributions to the Nazi effort. Despite the Axis powers' hopes for Spain's involvement, Franco was hesitant, seeking to protect Spanish interests and sovereignty while navigating pressures from Hitler and the ongoing conflict in Europe.
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