Stages of the Civil War - STAGE 6 Flashcards
1
Q
When was Stage 6?
A
December 1938 - January 1939
2
Q
Where did the republicans hold territory?
A
republicans held barcelona/catalan region = cut off from rest of territory
3
Q
What happened in November 1938?
A
international brigades left
- Negrin felt their presence was stopping larger nations getting involved
4
Q
What happened in January?
A
15 january 1939
Tarragona overpowered by nationalists - open direct path to barcelona (big prize!)
= provincial capital of catalonia + hotbed of republican strength
