In 1940, Francisco France met Adolf Hitler in Hendaye, France. When Hitler requested that Spain enter the war, Franco responded by making demands, such as food, weapons, and territorial gains such as Gibraltar and Northern Africa. In OTL, Hitler denied the demands and Spain remained neutral. In this timeline, while focusing on the Mediterranean, accepts the demands. Military advisers are sent to Spain to train its soldiers. By May 1941 Spain had nearly 50,000 troops ready for deployment.