USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Spanish Civil War caused the deaths of more than a half-million people and gave rise to a fascist government, led by General Franco. Because of its ideological nature and the involvement of Germany and Italy, the Spanish Civil War is sometimes considered a ‘dress rehearsal’ for World War II.

Detailed explanation-2: -For many liberals and leftists throughout the world, the Spanish Civil War represented a dress rehearsal for World War II, a pending conflict between the forces of democracy and fascism. By the mid-1930s, fascism and authoritarianism seemed to be on the rise in Europe.

Detailed explanation-3: -His new book is called, “Spain In Our Hearts: Americans In The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939.” As you point out in the book, Hitler’s support of the fascists in the Spanish Civil War enabled Hitler to test out new bombers and new artillery that he would later use in World War II.

Detailed explanation-4: -On July 18, 1936, troops under the leadership of General Francisco Franco began an uprising against the democratically elected government of Spain. This revolt quickly escalated into a civil war. The Spanish Civil War is sometimes called a prelude to World War II.