Spanish Civil War

Definition

The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict fought in Spain from 1936 to 1939 between Republicans, who were loyal to the democratic Spanish Republic, and Nationalists, a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco.

Related terms

Francisco Franco: A Spanish general who ruled over Spain as a military dictator from 1939 until his death in 1975 following his victory in the Spanish Civil War.

Republicans: In the context of the Spanish Civil War, these were supporters of the democratic government of the Second Spanish Republic.

Nationalists: This term refers to Franco's forces during the Spanish Civil War. They sought a return to traditional Spain and were backed by conservative elements including the Catholic Church.