Civil War (July 1937-June 1939) Flashcards
(19 cards)
When was the republican offense on Brunette
July 1937
How many republicans attacked brunette
80,000 lasted 3 weeks
What were the consequences of the attack on brunette
Rep gained 5 km lost 25,000 soldiers + militry equipment
nationalist only lost 10,000
by December 1937 how much of Spain was controlled by Nationalists
62% december 1937
Who won the battle of Tereul
republican from Dec-feb then Nationalists (controlled entire North Coast)
When was the Battle of Aragon
March 1938 (nationalist offensive)
What was the outcome of Battle of Aragon
Victory for Nationalist
allowed Nats to cut through to Mediterranean
Rep split into 2
Which two areas were being constantly bombarded by italians
Valencia + Barcelona
When was the Battle of Ebro
July 1938
What happened at the start of the battle of Ebro
- Rep launch offensive of 100,000 Pop army soldiers
- Nationalists taken by surprise
What transformed the battle of Ebro
- Francos reorganisation of military
What was the result of Battle of Ebro
- Rep low on supplies + couldn’t handle Francos attrition
Nov = Rep retreat
when did the International Brigade leave
November 1938
When did Barcelona fall
26th January 1939
What did Azana do after the fall of Barcelona
Fled to the Pyrenees
How did Barcelona fall
Very little resistance - 200,000 republicans taken prisoner
When was Catalonian autonomy repealed
Immediately after the fall of Barcelona
When did Madrid fall
March 28th 1939
Final day 230 dead
When did Franco declare the Civil War as OVER
1st April 1939
