Spanish Civil War (jul 17, 1936 – apr 1, 1939)

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Military revolt against the Republican government of Spain, supported by conservative elements within the country. When an initial military coup failed to win control of the entire country, a bloody civil war ensued, fought with great ferocity on both sides. The Nationalists, as the rebels were called, received aid from Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. The Republicans received aid from the Societ Union as well as from the International Brigades, composed of volunteers from Europe and the United States.

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