The Spanish Civil War was won by the Nationalists , the coalition led militarily and politically by General Francisco Franco, who emerged as Spain’s dictator after the conflict.

Quick Scoop

  • The war lasted from 1936 to 1939, pitting the Republican government and its supporters against the Nationalist rebels.
  • The Nationalists captured Madrid in March 1939, and Franco formally declared victory on 1 April 1939.
  • After their victory, Franco and the Nationalists ruled Spain as an authoritarian dictatorship until his death in 1975.

Why the Nationalists Won (Very Brief)

  • They had strong backing from fascist Italy and Nazi Germany in weapons, aircraft, and troops.
  • The Republicans were hampered by internal divisions among communists, socialists, anarchists, and other left groups.
  • Nationalist forces gradually gained territory and manpower, allowing them to surround and finally take key cities like Madrid.

In short: Nationalist forces under Franco defeated the Republican side in 1939, ending the Spanish Republic and beginning nearly four decades of dictatorship.

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