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“Fascism is the stage reached after communism has proved an illusion.”
― Friedrich A. von Hayek
― Friedrich A. von Hayek
The Spanish Civil War 1936-39
- King decided to abdicate in 1931
- Left wing group formed - Communists, socialists, and anarchists (Republicans)
- Right wing group - Church, army, and Falange (Fascist) led by General Francisco Franco
- Left wing (with USSR and with a little bit of help from UK, France, USA)
- Right wing (with Germany & Italy)
Summary
The Spanish Civil War was fought between the Republicans, who were loyal to the established Spanish republic, and the Nationalists, a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco. The Nationalists prevailed and Franco would rule Spain as dictator for the next 36 years.