Abstract

During the years leading to Morocco’s independence in 1956, there was a flurry of activity among the foreign policy-makers in France and Spain. General Franco, however, badly misread French intentions and ultimately lost his foothold in Northern Africa. Franco’s policy of gaining international prestige at the expense of the French proved to be Spanish Morocco’s downfall and his largely cosmetic ties to the Arab League nations did little to maintain Franco’s hold on his old battlegrounds. The documents also show that Spanish High Commissioner García Valiño and Franco did not conduct different agendas - but only Franco realized, in February 1956, that the situation was lost.

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