Spain starts the game in the middle of its Civil War, split between Nationalists and Republicans. This guide assumes you're playing the Nationalist side and want to reach 1939 as a regional power capable of intervening in the Mediterranean.
Starting Point
Before touching the focus tree, get clear on your goal: win the civil war fast to avoid losing development time, or drag it out on purpose to build up combat experience. The first option is recommended if this is your first playthrough.
Recommended Route
- Nationalist consolidation focuses in the first few months.
- Industrial branch as soon as the civil war ends, so you don't drag a weak economy into World War II.
- Alignment decision (Axis, Allies, or non-belligerence) depending on the kind of game you're after.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is dragging out the civil war unnecessarily, which delays the entire industrial branch and leaves Spain behind the rest of the mid-tier powers once the world war breaks out in 1939.
Next Steps
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