This group were composed initially by a few anti-aircraft cannons, anti-tanks cannons and four Panzer I. Those anti-aircraft cannons were used to defend the nazis airports and protect the land divisions. This divisions were commanded by von Thoma, a famous tank leader during the WWII, who used innovative tactics and strategies.
Following German recognition of Franco's government on 30 September of
1936, German efforts in Spain were reorganised and expanded. The existing command structure was replaced with the Winterübung Rügen, and the military units already in Spain were formed into a new legion, which was briefly called Iron Rations (German: Eiserne Rationen) and Iron Legion (German: Eiserne Legion) before Göring renamed it as the Condor Legion.
The first German chargé d'affaires to Franco's government in 1936, General Wilhelm von Faupel arrived in November, but was told not to interfere in military matters.
Panzer I.
The Panzer I tanks were totally worst against the sovietic T-26 tanks, in spite of the 200 tanks that were sent.
T-26.
Von Thoma said to the Americans (after the WWII) that he had participated in 192 war actions in the Spanish conflict. Another important military piece sent from the Germans (either air or land) were the use of the 88 mm Flak 18 cannons. This weapon was very useful during the conflict and participated into the Second World War too, with the same effectiveness.
Flak 18. (antitank & antiaircraft cannon)
In conclusion, the German land logistic support was essential to the Nationalist victory.
