Whether in material resources or manpower, the Nationalist faction had a greater chance of achieving final victory. Moreover, if the Soviet Union's attitude toward the Spanish Civil War remained the same as in the previous life, it would only further increase the Nationalist faction's odds.
Although Germany and Soviet Union had both been outside powers in Spain in the previous life, neither sincerely supported Spain's development. Still, the manner in which each side cooperated with Spain was an important factor affecting the outcome of the Spanish Civil War.
The Soviet Union cooperated with the Spanish Republicans more out of considerations of geopolitical security, which was understandable. However, as everyone knew, Slavs were particularly fond of doing inhuman things in their dealings with others: their desire for control was extreme, they fancied themselves clever, and they could not listen to advice.
Whether it was the earlier purge of the Far East Empire Labor Party, the failure of the Hungarian regime, or the later defeat of the Great Austrian United Government, the Soviet Union's blind command and meddling had been major causes.
The Soviet Union was exceedingly fond of copying its own domestic experience when dealing with labor movements in other countries. At critical moments, it was even unable to see the situation clearly, dragging the labor parties of other countries down. This had been thoroughly proven in the Far East Empire and Hungary.
If the Soviet Union brought this same routine to Spain afterward, it would most likely further weaken the already chaotic Republican faction.
Germany's attitude toward Spain, on the other hand, was comparatively better. Compared with the Soviet Union, Germany was more likely to speak with Spain as an equal and would not be so overbearing.
Germany hoped that Spain could cooperate with it and, after becoming its ally,