Izvestiya of Saratov University.
History. International Relations
ISSN 1819-4907 (Print)
ISSN 2542-1913 (Online)

Canary Islands

Spanish defensive measures in the Canary Islands in the context of British plans for the conquest of Macaronesia in 1940–1942

This article is devoted to the efforts of Francoist Spain to ensure the defense of the Canary Archipelago in 1940–1942. The obviousness of British plans to conquer Macaronesia forced the Spaniards to take measures to preserve sovereignty over the islands. The goal was achieved in conditions of resource scarcity and the threat of a naval blockade. In this situation, the leadership of the defense resorted to emergency measures. A partial mobilization of people and resources was carried out on the archipelago.

The factor of the Canarian archipelago in the contexts of pacification Francoist Spain and hegemonic competition (1940–1942)

This article is devoted to highlighting the international problems of the initial period of World War II that arose around the status of Gibraltar and the Canary Islands. Spain maintained military-political neutrality in the war. The countries participating in the armed conflict (USA, Great Britain, Nazi Germany) tried to use the territories belonging to Spain to their advantage. In 1941–1942 the British leadership developed several options for subordinating the Canary Islands to the UK. The article deals with operations Bugler, Chatney, Puma and Pilgrim.