Spanish Situation. Report by J.I.C.

3. The most important consequence of this change in Spanish policy has been the greatly increased probability of Spanish resistance to any German attempt to pass troops through Spain for an attack on Gibraltar. While, as stated above, Spain has from the beginning been determined to keep out of the war if possible, it was in the past doubtful whether Spain would, in fact, resist strong German pressure. Today, however, Spain would resist, appreciating that Germany is not in a position to back her threats by overwhelming force.