The Spanish Civil War 1936-39
- A republic is formed after King abdicates in 1931
- Government formed from left wing- communists, socialists, and anarchists (Republicans)
- Right wing opposition to government supported by: Church, army, and Falange (Fascist group) led by General Francisco Frano (Nationlistists)
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 the luftwaff bombing
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Summary
Italy and germany support nationalists in the spanish civil war