The Nationalists regain momentum while Carlist forces are defeating the Republicans. Italian support is offered as the likely explanation. The comparison invokes Fascist Italy's historical commitment to the Spanish Civil War, described colloquially as pouring a large share of its economy into Spain. The renewed offensive strength belongs to this campaign, and its explanation remains tentative.
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Italian support and the Nationalists' renewed strength
The Nationalists' recovery is tentatively attributed to Italian intervention, with a comparison to Italy's historical commitment in Spain.