The Complete Story Of The Spanish Civil War And Franco’s Rise

In 1936, a violent coup plunged Spain into a bloody civil war, paving the way for General Francisco Franco’s brutal 36-year dictatorship. Supported by Hitler and Mussolini, Franco imposed an authoritarian regime whose scars remain visible today. From the terror bombing of Guernica and the pulverized ruins of Belchite to secret Pyrenean bunkers and thousands of unmarked mass graves, this documentary takes to the skies and the ground to uncover the painful legacy of the Spanish Civil War and the enduring struggle to bring light to its forgotten victims. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]