Spanish Civil War

:Alternative meaning: Spanish Civil War, 1820-1823

The war: 1939

:For a much more detailed chronology see Spanish Civil War chronology 1938-1939

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The Nationalists conquered Catalonia in a whirlwind campaign during the first two months of 1939. Tarragona fell on January 14, Barcelona on January 26 and Girona on February 5. Five days after the fall of Girona, the last resistance in Catalonia was broken.

Related Topics:
Tarragona - January 14 - Barcelona - January 26 - Girona - February 5

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On February 27, the governments of the United Kingdom and France recognized the Franco regime.

Related Topics:
February 27 - United Kingdom - France

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Only Madrid and a few other strongholds remained for the government forces. On March 28, with the help of pro-Franco forces inside the city (the infamous "fifth column" General Mola had mentioned in propaganda broadcasts in 1936), Madrid fell to the Nationalists. The next day, Valencia, which had held out under the guns of the Nationalists for close to two years, also surrendered. Victory was proclaimed on April 1, when the last of the Republican forces surrendered.

Related Topics:
March 28 - Fifth column - Propaganda - Valencia - April 1

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