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During the first four months of Popular Front rule, 113 general and more than 200 partial strikes take place, while 170 churches, 69 clubs, and the offices of 10 newspapers are set afire by arsonists. Rightist military leaders begin plotting the overthrow of the government.
A chronological overview of the Spanish Civil War between 1936 and 1939, with links to related topics and lists. Learn about the history, events, and outcomes of the conflict that divided Spain.
The Spanish Civil War exposed political divisions across Europe. The right and the Catholics supported the Nationalists to stop the spread of Bolshevism . On the left, including labour unions, students and intellectuals, the war represented a necessary battle to stop the spread of fascism.
A detailed chronology of the events of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) with images and links to archival sources. Learn about the political, social and military aspects of the conflict, as well as the international intervention and the legacy of the war.
Spanish Civil War, (1936–39), military revolt against the Republican government of Spain, supported by conservative elements within the country. When an initial military coup failed to win control of the entire country, a bloody civil war ensued, fought with great ferocity on both sides.
A brief overview of the main events and battles of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) with images and sources. Learn about the political, social and military aspects of the conflict between the Republicans and the Nationalists.
The Spanish Civil War was fought between July 17, 1936, and April 1, 1939, between the Second Spanish Republic and the Nationalist Rebels. Republicans tended to align with left-leaning political beliefs, and their faction consisted of Republicans, anarchist, liberals, communist, socialist, and separatist groups.
