Episode 109: The Spanish Civil War: How It Began
About this episode
The episode explores the origins and complexities of the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s.
In today’s episode, Matthias takes us to Spain in the 1930s to set the stage for one of the most complex conflicts of the interwar years: the Spanish Civil War. From the collapse of the monarchy and the deep political divisions of the Second Republic to Franco, the International Brigades, and intervention by Germany, Italy and the Soviet Union, we explore how Spain became a testing ground for the wider war to come. Join our community! The steps are simple: - Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) - Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS - Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us! - Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time. Thanks so much for your support! Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal E-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.uk Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter…
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