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About Franco’s Shadow: How The Spanish Civil War Divided Europe | History of Warfare

In the 1930s, civil war tore through Spain. The left leaning Republicans flight against the far right forces of dictator Francisco Franco in a huge clash of ideologies that would determine the fate of the country for decades to come. This documentary looks at the huge mix of left leaning groups that made up the Republican force and how they united for a common cause. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Franco’s Shadow: How The Spanish Civil War Divided Europe | History of Warfare
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55 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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