Spanish Civil War
(July 1936 - Apr. 1939) (14 juill. 1936 – 4 avr. 1939)
Description:
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
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
14 juill. 1936
4 avr. 1939
~ 2 years and 8 months