Spanish Civil War

Republicans hold Madrid

Period: 1936 to 1936

During the autumn

German and Italian support arrive

Jul 26, 1936

arrival of German Nazi and Italian fascist planes to support Franco

First major victory for Franco

Aug 14, 1936

Capture of Badajoz, the first major victory for Franco's nationalists

Bombing of Guernica

Apr 26, 1937

Anarchist risings in Barcelona

Period: May 2, 1937 to May 6, 1937

Teruel offensive

Period: Nov 1, 1937 to Nov 30, 1937

Nationalist forces divide Spain in two

Period: Apr 1, 1938 to Apr 30, 1938

Battle of the Ebro

Period: Jul 1, 1938 to Nov 30, 1938

Barcelona falls

Period: Jan 1, 1939 to Jan 31, 1939

Surrender of Madrid

Mar 28, 1939

The war ends

Apr 1, 1939