History of War

SPANISH CIVIL WAR

1931-39

NATIONALISTS VS REPUBLICANS

The Second Spanish Republic is formed in 1931 when a Republican provisional government and constitution are established. King Alfonso XIII of Spain abdicates but the new republic is intensely opposed by right-wing Nationalist political groups.

16 February 1936

GENERAL ELECTION OF 1936

A left-wing coalition of Republican parties known as the Popular Front narrowly

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