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The Popular Front wins national elections and Azan was appointed president of Spain. Introduction of Fascism on a national Spanish scale.
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The right wing falange party is banned in Spain.
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General riots and chaos erupt in the streets of Spain in response to oppressive government,
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Military uprisings in Spanish Morocco and some parts of mainland Spain. The government dissolves the regular army. July 19th, Franco arrives to take command of the army in Morocco. Hitler agreed to help out the Nationalists. Stalin agreed to help the Republicans. German and Italian planes airlift Franco’s army to the Spanish mainland.
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First wave of international brigade arrives in Spain. This really implies the importance of this in terms off setting the standard of alliances.
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A military junta named Franco as head of state and c-in-c of the armed forces of Spain.
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first aid for Republicans from Russia arrives.
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Germany and Italy both recognize Franco as the leader of Spain.
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Nationalists started a major offensive against Madrid. International Brigade played an important part in resisting this offensive.
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Battle of Guadalajara. Italian "volunteers" defeated. This led to Franco abandoning any attempt to take Madrid.
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Republican groups in Barcelona fell out causing serious weaknesses in the city.
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The strategic city of Bilboa fell to the Nationalists.
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The Vatican recognizes Franco as leader of Spain.
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Republican Spain was split in two by the Nationalists.
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Franco declared that the Republicans had to unconditionally surrender.
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International Brigade leaves Spain.
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Barcelona falls into control of Franco
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