Why So Many Foreign Nationals Fought In The Spanish Civil War | Battlefield Mysteries | War Stories

The Spanish Civil War took place between 1936 and 1939 and would decide the fate of the country for decades to come. The hard fought struggle between republican forces and nationalistic forces loyal to dictator Franco, would be unique in the sense that a disproportionate amount of foreign nationals took part. But why was this? War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we’ll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history’s most engaging and dramatic conflicts. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code WARSTORIES You can find more from us on: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudi