1 июл 1936 г. - Spanish Coup of July 1936

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The Spanish coup of July 1936 was a nationalist and military uprising designed to overthrow the Spanish Second Republic, but in actuality precipitated the Spanish Civil War when Nationalists fought with Republicans for control of Spain. The coup itself, organized for July 17, 1936, would result in a split of the Spanish military and territorial control, rather than a prompt transfer of power. Although drawn out, the resulting war would ultimately lead to one of its leaders, Francisco Franco, becoming ruler of Spain. The result of the coup was a polarization of Spain. While all of the Eastern Spanish coast and central area around Madrid, as well as Asturias, Cantabria and part of the Basque Country in the north was still largely controlled by the Republicans, the Nationalists were able to control approximately 11 million of Spain's population of 25 million people. In nationalist-controlled areas, there was a massive purge of freemasons, and a large part of the left, including some moderate socialists.