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it is a throwback/ in homage to the "red" communists in Russia

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Q: Why were the Republicans called los rojos or The Reds during the Spanish Civil War?
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What did the nationalists represent during the spanish civil war?

Well, that's a tricky question. The legitimate gobernment and its defenders are called the "Republicans" and the rebels are called the "Nationals" ("Bando republicano", which then turned to be the losers and "Bando nacional", which won the war). While the formers defend the current government of the nation against the rebels, the laters go into a crusade defending their ideas of "Spanish Nation".


What name was given to the groups of foreigners that fought on the side of the republic during the spanish civil war?

The name given to the groups of foreigners who fought on the side of the republic during the Spanish Civil War was the International Brigades. These brigades were composed of volunteers from various countries who went to Spain to support the Republican cause against the Nationalist forces led by General Franco.


Why did Great Britain support the fascists during the Spanish Civil War?

Britain did not support either side in the Spanish Civil War.


Which country underwent a massive civil war during the 1930s?

The Spanish civil war lasted from 1936 to 1939.


5The Spanish Civil War which began July 17 of 1936 was fought between?

The Spanish Civil War was fought between the Nationalists (Spanish fascists backed by Italy and Germany) and the Loyalists (aka the Republicans, Spanish Communists backed by the USSR). The Nationalists won, and their leader Francisco Franco remained dictator of Spain until his death in the 1970's.

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What name was given to the groups of foreigners that fought on the side of the republic during the spanish civil war?

The name given to the groups of foreigners who fought on the side of the republic during the Spanish Civil War was the International Brigades. These brigades were composed of volunteers from various countries who went to Spain to support the Republican cause against the Nationalist forces led by General Franco.


Who sent aid to France during the Spanish civil war?

Both sides in the Spanish Civil War received aid from outside Spain. France did not receive aid during or as a result of the Spanish Civil War.


Who benefited from the new dictatorship in Spain after the Spanish Civil War?

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When did the republicans first ignore the Bill of Rights?

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