The Spanish Civil War
-The Spanish Civil War lasted from 1936 to 1939.
-A republic is formed after the King abdicates in 1931.
-The Government formed from left wing, communists, socialists, and anarchists (Republicans).
-Right wing opposition to government was supported by the church, army, and Falange (Fascist group) led by General Francisco Franco (Nationalists).
-Fascism competes against democracy and communism (World War II).
-Italy and Germany support Nationalists with troops and equipment .
-Germans try out new tactics such as Blitzkrieg and the Luftwaffe bombing of cities (Guernica).
-Britain, France declare to be non-interventionist (many citizens fight in International Brigades)
-USSR supported a Republican government.
-A republic is formed after the King abdicates in 1931.
-The Government formed from left wing, communists, socialists, and anarchists (Republicans).
-Right wing opposition to government was supported by the church, army, and Falange (Fascist group) led by General Francisco Franco (Nationalists).
-Fascism competes against democracy and communism (World War II).
-Italy and Germany support Nationalists with troops and equipment .
-Germans try out new tactics such as Blitzkrieg and the Luftwaffe bombing of cities (Guernica).
-Britain, France declare to be non-interventionist (many citizens fight in International Brigades)
-USSR supported a Republican government.