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Presentation on Spanish Civil War (1936–39)

This presentation explores the impact of the 1937 Guernica bombing and the proxy war in Spain, highlighting the fears of city bombing and civilian casualties. It also examines the military support lent by Hitler and Mussolini to the Nationalists, the Soviet Union's support for the Spanish Republic, and the testing of advanced weapons and tactics by Germany and the USSR. Finally, it discusses the victory of the Nationalists and Spain's neutrality during the war.

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Presentation on Spanish Civil War (1936–39)

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  1. Presentation on Spanish Civil War (1936–39) www.assignmentpoint.com

  2. Spanish Civil War (1936–39) www.assignmentpoint.com

  3. The lesson of Guernica after its bombing in 1937 sparked European-wide fears that the next war would be based on bombing of cities with very high civilian casualties. www.assignmentpoint.com

  4. Hitler and Mussolini lent military support to the Nationalist insurrection led by general Francisco Franco in Spain. The Soviet Union supported the existing government, the Spanish Republic. Furthermore, over 30,000 foreign volunteers, known as the International Brigades fought against the Nationalists. www.assignmentpoint.com

  5. Both Germany and the USSR used this proxy war as an opportunity to test in combat their most advanced weapons and tactics. The Bombing of Guernica by the German Condor Legion in April 1937 heightened widespread concerns that the next major war would include extensive terror bombing attacks on civilians. www.assignmentpoint.com

  6. The Nationalists won the war in April 1939; their dictator Francisco Franco bargained with both sides during the war, but never concluded any major deals. He did send volunteers to fight under German command but Spain remained neutral and did not allow either side to use its territory. www.assignmentpoint.com

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