What is the most likely reason that italy and germany supported the nationalists in the spanish civil war

A few reasons that Italy and Germany most likely supported the nationalists during the spanish war was that they expected the nationalist to be friendly to them and that would give them an ally in Europe. Additionally, it was a chance to train their war strategies, while keeping Spain from gaining power. Italy and Germany also opposed overthrowing the existing government, and wanted to promote the spread of fascism. They also hoped to take over Spanish territory after the war.

They had strained relationships with colonists but good relationships with american indians