The Spanish Civil War 1936-39
- A Republic is formed after King abdicates in 1931
- Government formed from left wing, communists, socialist, and anarchists (Republicans)
- Right wing opposition to government support by: Church, army, and Falange (Fascist group) led by General Francisco Franco (Nationalists)
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Fascist, Democratic and Communist Support for the Spanish Civil War
- Essentially pits fascism against democracy and communism (World War II)
- Italy and Germany support Nationalists with troops and equipment
- Germans try out new tactics such as Blitzkreig and luftwaffe bombing of cities (Guernica)
"I am responsible only to God and history."- Francisco Franco
SUMMARY
The Spanish Civil war was about the conservative group and the King in 1931. A republic was created, in the left wing, it includes communists, socialists, and anarchists and in the right wing government, includes the church, army, and the fascist government. Francisco Franco controlled and lead the fascist government and this was supported by Hitler and Mussolini.