The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict that took place between 1936 and 1939, and it was marked by complex power dynamics. The war began after a military uprising against the elected government of the Spanish Republic, which was backed by various leftist and socialist groups. The military rebels were led by General Francisco Franco, who was supported by conservative and fascist groups, including the Nationalist Party and the Falange.
The conflict quickly became a proxy war, with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy supporting Franco's Nationalists, while the Soviet Union and various leftist groups supported the Republic. The power dynamics were also shaped by regional and ethnic tensions, with some regions of Spain, such as Catalonia and the Basque Country, supporting the Republic, while others, such as Andalusia and Galicia, were more supportive of the Nationalists.
The Spanish Civil War was characterized by brutal tactics and human rights abuses committed by both sides, including mass executions, torture, and political repression. The war ended in 1939 with the victory of Franco's Nationalists, which led to a long period of dictatorship and political repression in Spain. The legacy of the conflict is still felt in contemporary Spanish politics, with debates over the role of Francoism and the memory of the war and its victims still shaping political discourse.
Spain's Civil War by 
For Whom the Bell Tolls by Probably the most extensive collection of links to Civil War web pages.
Brigham Young University Library page links to digital primary documents collections on the history of Spain.
"The digital Archive of the Spanish Civil War and the Francoist Dictatorship is an initiative of [the University of California] UCSD in collaboration with several Spanish civic associations."
Universidad de Salamanca page links to historical resources by type. Look for the "Guerra Civil española" under "PERíODO DE ENTREGUERRAS."
