When did the Spanish Civil War begin and end?
The Spanish Civil War began after the partial failure of the coup d'état on the 17th of July 1936. The war ended when Franco declared victory on the 1st of April 1939.
Questions about Spanish Civil War
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the main leaders of the Nationalist faction in the Spanish Civil War?
The Nationalist faction consisted of right-wing groups including Christian traditionalist party CEDA, monarchists such as Alfonsists and Carlists, and the fascist political party Falange Española de las JONS. General Francisco Franco led the Nationalists to victory.
What caused the Spanish Civil War to start in 1936?
The conflict started following the murder of José Calvo Sotelo by Socialist police officers on the 12th of July 1936. This event served as a catalyst that transformed a limping conspiracy into a revolt triggering the civil war.
Which foreign countries intervened in the Spanish Civil War?
Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union officially signed agreements but ignored embargoes to supply arms to fighting factions. Germany provided the Condor Legion while Italy supplied machine guns, aircraft, and 50,000 men through the Corpo Truppe Volontarie.
How many people died during the Spanish Civil War?
Mass executions occurred in territory captured by Franco's forces and areas controlled by Republicans where thousands were killed. Hundreds of thousands associated with the Republicans fled Spain or were persecuted after the war ended.