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It started with the preparation of the Army of Africa in Morocco. Francisco Franco declares a state of war and arrives in Morocco to take control of the troops. The rebels had taken the South of Spain and the North support the coup. The uprising defeats In Madrid and Barcelona, the 2 big cities.
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In the middle of repression, Spain was divided into two zones defending two sides, which will fight in the Civil War.
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Franco was provided with Militar plains by Hitler and Mussolini. The major military airlift troops of Spain will be carried out from Africa to Sevilla.
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The Nationalists advanced under the orders of Franco from the South, while the Republicans advanced under the order of Mola from the North. By September, both sides advanced towards Badajoz (Francoist troops) and Gipuzkoa (Mola´s troops).
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The Republican side was disordered, to organize it, Francisco Largo Caballero formed a coalition government in Valencia to unify the Republic. However, the communists were divided.
On one side, the Marxist POUM, the anarchists from the CNT and FAI thought that war could start a revolution. On the other side, the PCE believed that victory was more important, then, it joined with PSUC. -
Franco turned his troops to Toledo, were Nationalists were resisting the Republicans attack. The arrival of its troops was a symbolic victory.
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The Rebel leaders appointed him to govern Spain.
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The Nationalist takes control of the capital and evacuation is carried out, the international aid arrives to give support to the Republicans.
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Germany and Italy recognized it.
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The Gernika bombing was a key card to win almost the game for the Nationalists. However, the Republicans took control of the industries and mines and showed down the offensive in Aragon.
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Franco ordered to unify all the rightist political groups into one party.
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The divided communist fight between each other. Juan Negrín was named the new president of the government after the fall of Caballero.
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It was published by the Spanish bishops.
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A Nationalist strategy allows them some alternatives along the Mediterranean, it was a strategic win to cut down territory of the Republicans. Also, Cataluña was isolated.
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A Republican fail in a try to reconnect its territory let the Nationalists invade Cataluña. Only a few cities such us Marid and Valencia remain for the Republican forces.
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The Republic counted with a big loss after that dismission.
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France and Britain recognized it. The National Catholicism was established.
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This event showed how the Republicans were falling down. The government in Valencia fell, Franco accepted to negotiate peace under the surrender and the president flees to France.
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Madrid is occupied on 28 March, by 31 of April, the all Spanish territory is controlled and the victory is proclaimed on 1 April.
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One million people were lost because of casualties, death rate was high for a time. The economic impact was very high.
