Spanish Civil War By isitavillah Period: 1936 to 1936 Republicans hold Madrid During the autumn Jul 26, 1936 German and Italian support arrive arrival of German Nazi and Italian fascist planes to support Franco Aug 14, 1936 First major victory for Franco Capture of Badajoz, the first major victory for Franco's nationalists Apr 26, 1937 Bombing of Guernica Period: May 2, 1937 to May 6, 1937 Anarchist risings in Barcelona Period: Nov 1, 1937 to Nov 30, 1937 Teruel offensive Period: Apr 1, 1938 to Apr 30, 1938 Nationalist forces divide Spain in two Period: Jul 1, 1938 to Nov 30, 1938 Battle of the Ebro Period: Jan 1, 1939 to Jan 31, 1939 Barcelona falls Mar 28, 1939 Surrender of Madrid Apr 1, 1939 The war ends