crispy131313
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ORIGINAL: elxaime Thanks again for all your hard work. I had a question though about the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty. At first blush, it looks like a one-time offer thing, either invoke it in September 1939 or it becomes unavailable thereafter. But what if Spain comes in as pro-Axis later? From what I read of the Treaty, it wasn't renounced in 1939, both the UK and Portugal reaffirmed it, but both sides agreed the UK hadn't invoked it. This seems to indicate that, in the event of Spain later joining the Axis, the UK very likely would have reconsidered. Does the Treaty ever become available later? If not, it seems Portugal becomes easy pickings for a quick successful 1-turn Axis invasion, but it seems unlikely that the wily Salazar would do nothing if Franco aligned himself with Hitler and Mussolini and was massing forces on his border. Thanks in advance for your answer. Hi elxamie, If Spanish war entry is gained by diplomacy, the UK will be presented with the below decision event once Spain is 80% Axis leaning. Note that this decision is only available if Portugal is Allied leaning, reinforcing the importance of diplomatic investment in minors. With the very real possibility that Spain may soon join the Axis we must consider the strategic importance of Portugal. A successful attack against Portugal will give the Axis complete access to the Atlantic. Their is a proposal to rush military aid to the Portuguese, which may provide enough resistance for the Allies to prepare a counter attack. Doing so will surely rouse Franco to our intentions and will push Spain further into the Axis sphere of influence but this may be a risk we should take. Should we prepare for war with Spain and strengthen the Portuguese Army? It will cost 75 MPP for 3 Turns. If you say (YES) Portugal will receive a HQ as well as a fully upgraded Infantry Corps unit at Lisbon and will also deploy garrison units at Evora and Porto. As military resources are being transferred under Portuguese control, they will deploy when and if Portugal enters the war for either side. Spain will move 3-5% closer to the Axis in response to the military build up in Portugal.
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