<span>A few reasons that Italy and Germany most likely supported the nationalists during the spanish war was that they expected the nationalist to be friendly to them and that would give them an ally in Europe. Additionally, it was a chance to train their war strategies, while keeping Spain from gaining power. Italy and Germany also opposed overthrowing the existing government, and wanted to promote the spread of fascism. They also hoped to take over Spanish territory after the war.</span>
Vicksburg was the last stronghold until the Union could have the Mississippi River. If they were to take Vicksburg, they would split the Confederacy and go along with their Anaconda Plan. They did so by starving Vicksburg to surrender.
