The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) was a multifaceted conflict between the Republicans and Nationalists competing for power over Spain’s government and future. The Republicans, composed of socialist, communist, separatist, anarchist, and republican parties, backed the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second Spanish Republic. In contrast, the Nationalists, led by General Francisco Franco, formed a coalition of Falangists, monarchists, conservatives, and traditionalists.

The war in Spain encompassed various dimensions, including conflicts between social classes, religions, politics, and ideologies such as dictatorship, democracy, revolution, counterrevolution, fascism, and communism. Ultimately, the Nationalist faction emerged victorious in early 1939 and remained in power until the demise of Franco in November 1975.

The Spanish Civil War sparked intense passion and political division, and numerous atrocities were committed by both sides. In the territories they seized, the Nationalists carried out systematic purges to solidify their future regime, while the Republicans oversaw mass executions in areas under their control, with varying degrees of involvement from local authorities.

The Spanish Civil War was a traumatic conflict that had a lasting impact on Spain and its citizens. It serves as a stark reminder of how entrenched political ideologies can have catastrophic consequences.

1st May – We will attack!, 1937

The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) was a multifaceted conflict between the Republicans and Nationalists competing for power over Spain’s government and future. The Republicans, composed of socialist, communist, separatist, anarchist, and republican parties, backed the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second Spanish Republic. In contrast, the Nationalists, led by General Francisco Franco, formed a coalition of Falangists, monarchists, conservatives, and traditionalists.

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16th February – The flag of Popular Front will be higher than ever, 1937

The war in Spain encompassed various dimensions, including conflicts between social classes, religions, politics, and ideologies such as dictatorship, democracy, revolution, counterrevolution, fascism, and communism. Ultimately, the Nationalist faction emerged victorious in early 1939 and remained in power until the demise of Franco in November 1975.

Central Committee for the battleship Espana, 1937

The Spanish Civil War sparked intense passion and political division, and numerous atrocities were committed by both sides. In the territories they seized, the Nationalists carried out systematic purges to solidify their future regime, while the Republicans oversaw mass executions in areas under their control, with varying degrees of involvement from local authorities.

Defence of Madrid and Catalunya, 1937

The Spanish Civil War was a traumatic conflict that had a lasting impact on Spain and its citizens. It serves as a stark reminder of how entrenched political ideologies can have catastrophic consequences.

Enlist!, 1937

Evacuate Madrid, 1937

FAI Fight for Humanity, 1937

First win the war. Fewer idle words!, 1937

Help Spain, 1937

Help the Hospitals, 1937

Illiteracy blinds your spirit, 1937

Internationalists, unite with Spanish people, 1937

Just one goal – Win the war (UGT), 1937

Our Brave Sailors, 1937

Physical Training Helps You to Fight!, 1937

Popular Front of Madrid, 1937

Read and distribute El Sindicalista (The Syndicalist), the official organ of party, 1937

Regional Federation of the transportation industry – CNT, 1937

She also wants to win the war, 1937

Socialism will forge a new Spain, 1937

Soldiers of the Republic, Attack! 1937

Stay alert!, 1937

Teach Your Comrade to Read, 1937

The claw of the Italian invader, 1937

The flag of victory (Republican Left), 1937

The Generalissimo cartoon, 1937

The Generalissimo cartoon, 1937

The National Youth Alliance – Guarantee of Victory, 1937

The sailors of Kronstadt, 1937

This is fascism, 1937

To win war, help Madrid, 1937

Today more than ever, Victory, 1937

UGT Workers organize competition in the face of war, 1937

Victory is ours!, 1937

Youth Defending the Union, 1937