Spanish Civil War (July 1936 - Apr. 1939) (14 Jul 1936 Jahr – 4 Apr 1939 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

Span Civil War (1936-39) - dress rehearsal for WWII; Fascist rebels led by General Francisco Franco, overthrew left-leaning Repub gov’t w/ help of Hitler & Muss; Tried to overthrow loyalist regime - helped by Soviets → less US sympathy; Some Amer wanted to defend Spain against Fascist coup - 3k volunteers go to Spain to fight in Abraham Lincoln Brigade