jul 17, 1936 - Start of the Spanish Civil War
Description:
The Spanish Civil War began after a coalition of monarchists, fascists, and military officers launched a coup to overthrow the democratic government.The Civil War itself would foreshadow the war to come as a popular front of democrats and communists would face off against fascists.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 17, 1936
Now
~ 89 years ago