15 Questions
When was the Spanish Civil War?
1936-39
What sparked the beginning of the Spanish Civil War?
A Nationalist revolt led by General Francisco Franco
What was the aim of the Non-Intervention Agreement negotiated by the League of Nations?
To prevent foreign powers from directly intervening in the war
Hitler supported Franco for ideological reasons
True
What was the stance of Germany and Italy during the Spanish Civil War?
Supporting Francisco Franco's Nationalists
Who fought in the war?
Republicans v Nationalists
What role did an estimated 50,000 foreigners play in the Spanish Civil War?
Volunteering for the International Brigades to fight against fascism
Which of the following statements accurately describes the international involvement in the Spanish Civil War?
International Brigades, made up largely of communist volunteers, arrived in Spain to fight alongside the Republicans
Destroyed by German bombing 1937
Guernica
German squadron responsible for destruction of Guernica
Condor Legion
To prevent fires being extinguished, the German airforce targeted fire stations and water storage tanks first in Guernica.
True
What was the objective of bombing Guernica?
Strike fear into the civilian population
The Germans used the war as a testing ground to develop their weapons and military strategy.
True
What was the outcome of the Spanish Civil War?
Francisco Franco and the Nationalists emerged victorious
The War has been described as ‘a dress rehearsal for WWII’
True
Explore the key events of the Spanish Civil War, a complex conflict with significant global ramifications.
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