In 1936, a Civil War broke out in Spain betwe
Government (Republicans), and right-wing
Franco. The war soon gained international d
The USSR supported the Republicans (in th
Thousands of volunteers from around 50 co
support the Republicans.
Hitler and Mussolini then declared their sup
view.
Britain and France refused to intervene dir
Republicans with some weapons.
Germany and Italy agreed not to intervene
thousands of Italian troops (officially “volun
who took part in most of the major campai
civilian population.