History of North America

The spanish civil war which began july17 1936 who fought that war?

The following two opposing sides fought the Spanish Civil War:

- The Nationalists consisted mainly of a military rebel group led by General Francisco Franco, joined by monarchist and other right-wing elements, including the Falange party.

- The Republicans, also referred to as the Loyalists, comprised the elected government of the Second Spanish Republic, together with various left-wing and liberal political groups.