SOUTH-WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN AS THE FACTOR IN THE MILITARY ECONOMY AND FOREIGN ECONOMIC POLICY OF NAZI GERMANY

Abstract

The article is devoted to the issues of foreign policy of Nazi Germany in the South-Western Mediterranean region. Italy is also examined, though it was partially included into the South-Western Mediterranean region. It is proved that Germany pursued purely economic interests in the region, except Italy. Portugal had paramount importance for Nazi Germany economy, as it was a supplier of very important strategic raw materials. The article is partially based on previously unpublished archival materials.