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The Spanish Civil War

The Spanish Civil War

!!!Civil War!!! The traditional government of Spain was a Monarchy. But in 1931 a

!!!Civil War!!! The traditional government of Spain was a Monarchy. But in 1931 a popular uprising exiled the king and established a new government that scared many traditionalists in Spain, because the government was pro – Communists (atheists to the traditionally Catholic country).

Military Uprising The Spanish military hated the government, and on July 17, 1936, they

Military Uprising The Spanish military hated the government, and on July 17, 1936, they started a military coup, or an attempt to overthrow the government.

Foreigners Though the military managed to gain a lot of support from the country

Foreigners Though the military managed to gain a lot of support from the country side, the workers in the cities were very pro government. Both sides, not able to win, asked for help from outsiders. The government, with their friends called “loyalists” had help from Mexico, Britain, France and the Soviet Union. The military had help from Italy and Germany.

New military strategies During the Spanish Civil War many new military inventions and strategies

New military strategies During the Spanish Civil War many new military inventions and strategies were tested. Planes went from biplanes to single fast and maneuverable monoplanes.

The Germans also accomplished the first ever airlift of mass troops and equipment from

The Germans also accomplished the first ever airlift of mass troops and equipment from one place to another. Called operation Magic Fire (Unternehmen Feuerzauber) The Germans transported Spanish troops from Spanish Morrocco to the Spanish mainland, becasue the Spanish navy remained loyal to the government.

Blitzkrieg “Lightening War” The Germans practiced a new type of warfare in Spain. The

Blitzkrieg “Lightening War” The Germans practiced a new type of warfare in Spain. The idea of Blitzkrieg involved fast moving armies, that communicated well with both ground air powers. The air force would bomb the enemy, the tanks would cut through and surround the enemy, and the infantry would “mop up” the rest of the enemy.

The Germans also practiced the idea of bombing major cities into submission. In the

The Germans also practiced the idea of bombing major cities into submission. In the town of Guernica, the Germans bombed a majority of the city, not just military installations, but civilian as well.

Most countries had ignored the Spanish Civil War, but news of the Guernica bombing

Most countries had ignored the Spanish Civil War, but news of the Guernica bombing brought wide spread condemnation towards Germany, they of course ignored the other countries, the Germans were just getting started.

Fascist Victory In the end Franco and the nationalists won. It was yet another

Fascist Victory In the end Franco and the nationalists won. It was yet another great victory for Hitler and Mussolini. Though Hitler and Mussolini would both be dead within ten years, Franco remained in power until his death in 1975.

Military Advisor Many countries sent observers to see what was happening in Spain. Respond

Military Advisor Many countries sent observers to see what was happening in Spain. Respond back to your country what you think about Blitzkrieg, what is it, how affective is it? Also, talk about the bombing of Guernica, why is the world so outraged by it? Would you advise your country to go to war with Germany after killing so many innocent civilians?

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