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Have you ever heard of the Spanish Civil War? While it may seem like just another chapter in a history book, it was a brutal and influential conflict that foreshadowed the horrors of World War II. From 1936 to 1939, Spain was torn apart as two opposing sides fought for control of the country.

The war pitted the Republicans—a coalition of socialists, communists, and anarchists backed by the Soviet Union—against the Nationalists, led by General Francisco Franco and supported by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. It was more than a local fight; it was a global battle of ideologies. The conflict saw the introduction of horrific new military tactics, such as the bombing of civilians in Guernica, famously immortalized in Picasso's masterpiece. Ultimately, Franco’s Nationalists emerged victorious, leading to a dictatorship that would last for decades. This video explores how this tragic "dress rehearsal" set the stage for the even larger global conflict that followed.

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