ELI5 Spanish Flu - why was it named after Spain?

Why was the Spanish Flu of 1918 called the Spanish Flu when it was a global pandemic? Why was the 2nd wave more deadly than the first? How many people were affected? Where did it originate? ... We explain like i'm five! Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community as always and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this discussion: whosafossa, scriptifex, thatsnicemyman, bakanogami & alohapizzaguy Article referenced: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/journal-plague-year-180965222/ To the ELI5 community that has supported us so far, thanks for all your feedback and comments. Send us an e-mail: [email protected]