#37 w/Operation Backbone

Operation "Backbone" was a contingency plan designed by the Allies in World War II, during preparations for the invasion of North Africa (Operation Torch), given the possibility that Spain would intervene militarily against it, or that Germany would in-vade Spain to attack the Allies in Morocco. This wargame simulates the Allied plan and the hypothetical confrontation in the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco, under the assumption that the Allied invasion occurred at the end of December 1942.

As a result of German and Italian pressure, having made a dent in the Franco regime’s determination of not wanting to interfere, as well as internal pressures, Spain was forced to intervene in the conflict. This allowed the passage of the Germans in the direction of Gibraltar and the Spanish Protectorate of Morocco, which would pose a serious threat to the allies, who would be forced to activate "Backbone" at the first signs of this situation.