The Spanish Civil War was a conflict that took place in Spain from 1936 to 1939 between Republicans (supporters of democracy) and Nationalists (supporters of Francisco Franco). It was marked by intense fighting, political divisions, and foreign intervention.
Imagine if your family had two sides arguing about how things should be done at home. They couldn't agree on anything, leading to fights and chaos. That's what happened during the Spanish Civil War - different groups within Spain fought against each other for control.
Republicanos: Republicanos were supporters of democracy during the Spanish Civil War. They opposed Francisco Franco's Nationalist forces.
Nacionalistas: Nacionalistas were supporters of Francisco Franco and his Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. They aimed to establish an authoritarian regime in Spain.
Brigadas Internacionales: The Brigadas Internacionales, or International Brigades, were volunteer units composed of foreign fighters who joined the Republican side during the Spanish Civil War. They came from various countries to support the fight against fascism.
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