151109 History Talk 9th Nov: The 2nd Republic and the Spanish Civil War 1930-1939

Date: Monday 9th November 2015 10:30

Location: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira (next to the large free car park)

Subject:The 2nd Republic and the Spanish Civil War 1930-1939

Lecturer: Alan Oliver

The political and economic condition of Spain in the early 1930’s resulted in the election of a left leaning Popular Front Government in 1936. The Generals then planned a coup to prevent the country becoming Communist. The lecture will describe these events, the different factions that made up the two opposing sides, the tactics and armaments used, and the major battles of the conflict which was to become a rehearsal for World War 2.

Iconic picture “the death of a loyalist militiaman” by Robert Capa

Toledo Alcazar where a rebel (Nationalist) garrison was besieged for 79 days. The siege was ended by Franco’s Army of Africa