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Chapter 31 - The Spanish Civil War - 1936-1939 (European States)

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Red Triangle Pointed Up

Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners  1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)

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Books

Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)

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Sos Button

Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)

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Globe With Meridians

Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World  1949-76 (China 1839-1997)

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Hammer

Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)

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Open Book

Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)

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Factory

Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping

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World Map

Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)

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Mantelpiece Clock

Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)

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Pine Tree

Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)

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First Quarter Moon

Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)

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Castle

Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)

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Speaking Head

Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)

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Bridge

Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)

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Triangular Ruler

Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Left

Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)

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Abacus

Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)

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Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)

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Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)

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Thought Balloon

Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)

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Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)

Spain&#39;s domestic tensions set the stage for the Spanish Civil War. Yet, as the conflict unraveled, it became a battleground for broader European ideologies and self-interests.

<ul>
	<li>Nationalist Forces: Led by Francisco Franco.</li>
	<li>Republican Forces: Supported the Second Republic of Spain.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy: Heavily supported Franco&#39;s Nationalist forces. E.g., General Franco received a significant troop airlift from Nazi Germany.</li>
	<li>USSR: Supported the Republican forces.</li>
	<li>Britain, France &amp; the Non-Intervention Committee (NIC): Their stance influenced the overall trajectory of the war.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Francisco Franco Bahamonde
	<ul>
		<li>Became the leader of the Nationalist forces.</li>
		<li>A conservative and monarchy supporter.</li>
		<li>Opposed the Second Spanish Republic.</li>
		<li>Assumed the title of &lsquo;Caudillo&rsquo; after leading Nationalist generals died.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Initial Phase
	<ul>
		<li>Franco&#39;s forces, aided by Germany, launch from Morocco.</li>
		<li>Franco uses terror tactics as he advances towards Madrid.</li>
		<li>General Emilio Mola makes gains in the North.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Battle Lines Drawn
	<ul>
		<li>Nationalists: Supported mainly by the upper class, the church, peasants of north and central Spain.</li>
		<li>Republicans: Supported by workers, Basques, Catalans, and the landless laborers of the south.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Tug of War
	<ul>
		<li>Nationalists dominate Northern Spain by July 1936 but face defeat in Barcelona and Madrid.</li>
		<li>Both sides commit atrocities.</li>
		<li>Madrid stands strong against the Nationalists due to Soviet aid and the resilience of its civilian population.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Turning the Tides
	<ul>
		<li>Nationalists receive significant support from Italy, aiding them in seizing more cities.</li>
		<li>However, the Republicans hold them off in areas like Guadalajara.</li>
		<li>Franco&#39;s focus shifts to the north, aiming to cut off vital supplies for the Republicans.</li>
		<li>Infamous Bombing of Guernica occurs.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Endgame
	<ul>
		<li>Republicans lose Northern territories, crippling their resources.</li>
		<li>Failed Republican offensives mark the decline of their stronghold.</li>
		<li>Stalin withdraws support post the Munich Conference.</li>
		<li>Republican forces retreat, Barcelona falls, and foreign nations recognize Franco&rsquo;s government.</li>
		<li>Madrid finally falls to the Nationalists, marking the end of the war.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

🌎 Real-world Example: Think of the Spanish Civil War as a precursor to World War II. Imagine a schoolyard fight where two students are quarreling, but soon, their friends jump in, and it becomes a massive brawl. Just like Spain was the schoolyard, and the European powers were the friends escalating the conflict.

<ul>
	<li>Foreign intervention did more than just support one side
	<ul>
		<li>Lengthening the War: Outside powers intensified and prolonged the conflict.</li>
		<li>Changing the Narrative: Spain&#39;s domestic issues were overshadowed by larger European ideological battles.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

📝 Note to Self: The Spanish Civil War isn&rsquo;t just about Spain; it&#39;s a glimpse into the turbulent times of the 1930s, setting the stage for the bigger conflict - World War II.

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