Spanish Civil War: Key Battles, Aftermath, and Franco’s Dictatorship
The Spanish Civil War: A Nation Divided
Between March and July 1938, the Aragón Mediterráneo operation was conducted, marking an advance of Nationalist troops toward the sea and effectively partitioning Republican territory into two unequal parts. In the following months of 1938, the Battle of the Ebro took place.
The Battle of the Ebro proved to be a campaign of attrition against the Republican Army. Their loss cleared the path for the rebel forces to advance into Catalonia, which practically ensured
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Unresolved Issues After World War I
Unresolved issues after World War I, with the Versailles Treaty being the main one, fueled resentment. German resentment of the terms imposed by the French predated Hitler’s rise to power but was an issue he exploited. Additionally, territorial disputes arose from the redrawing of national boundaries after WWI, such as the creation of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, and the significant reduction in Hungary’s size.
Russo-German Conflict
Both World Wars were primarily
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The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
1936: The Genesis of Conflict
Key Events:
- Triumph of the Popular Front (Left Republicans): Increased political polarization.
- Manuel Azaña’s Presidency: Attempted to maintain stability within the Republic.
- July 17: Military Insurrection Begins: Sparked by deep social and ideological divisions.
- October 1: Franco’s Government Established: Marked a significant turning point in the war.
Popular Front Aims:
- Continued reforms.
- Strengthening education.
- Amnesty for political prisoners.
The Lost Generation: Aftermath, Writers, and Impact of WWI
The Lost Generation
The Aftermath of World War I
It became evident that the world had changed forever. World War I ushered in a modern era of warfare with new fighting methods that affected an entire generation of young people. New technology introduced in WWI shaped the way wars would be fought from then on. Tanks, airplanes, and machine guns were used on the battlefield, magnifying the effects of the war on both combat and civilians. WWI had over 37 million casualties. Countries that were hit hardest
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Leopold von Ranke
Leopold von Ranke emphasized the utmost importance of information gathered through original documents. He also stated that all types of documents associated with a historical event need to be examined with the greatest care. He believed that with this method, it was possible to reach the historical truth. He criticized imaginative narration of history. A collection of his articles is published in two books, entitled ‘The Theory and Practice of History’ and ‘The Secret of World History’
Read MoreUrquiza’s Era: Confederation, Buenos Aires, and National Unity
Urquiza’s Rise and the Division of Argentina
After the defeat of Rosas, Urquiza rose to power and initiated the Agreement of San Nicolás to convene a congress for sanctioning the constitution. This agreement granted Urquiza full powers and invited the provinces to send delegates to a constitutional convention. All provinces except Buenos Aires sent deputies, as Buenos Aires sought greater representation due to its larger population, a request that was denied. Consequently, Buenos Aires was not represented
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