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Spanish Civil War

  • The uprising ( I ) .

    The uprising ( I ) .
    The uprising starts in Morocco. The Army of Africa is the more prepared. Its support for the rebels is decisive.
  • The uprising ( II ).

    The uprising ( II ).
    General Francisco Franco,declares a state of war and arribes in Morocco to take the control of the troops. On mainland Spain, Cádiz , Córdoba and Sevilla are controlled by the rebels.
  • The uprising ( III ).

    The uprising ( III ).
    Is defeated the uprising in Madrid and Barcelona, others communities remain the loyal to the government.
    The African troops are airlifted. Hitler and Mussolini provide Franco with planes to carry out the first major military airlift of troops from Africano to Sevilla.
  • Nationalist victory in Toledo

    Nationalist victory in Toledo
    Franco turns his army south to toledo where the Nationalist soldiers are resisting the Republican siege in the Alcázar. Franco win with a simbolic victory
  • Battle of Madrid

    Battle of Madrid
    Nationalist troops reach the capital. The government evacuate Madrid and move to Valencia
  • The Northern Front

    The Northern Front
    The Gernika bombing helped the Nationalist gain a decisive victory in Bizcaia
  • The Battle of Teruel

    The Battle of Teruel
    It is o e of the bittest battles of the war. Nationalist gaina strategic victory that allows them to advance towards the Mediterranean.
  • Battle of the Ebro

    Battle of the Ebro
    The republican government launches an all-out campaign to reconnect their territory .
  • Civil war within the Civil War

    Civil war within the Civil War
    A plot within the Republican Army causes the government in Valencia to fall. A National Council of Defence id formed to negotiate a peace deal. Franco only accepts a unconditional surrender.
  • The end of the war

    The end of the war
    The Nationalist start a general offensive. On 28 March , they occupy Madrid. The Republicans forces surrender. Franco proclaims the victory.