The History of Warfare: The Spanish Civil War(1995)

This is the story of the war that changed the course of Spanish history...the struggle between the supporters and opponents of the Spanish Second Republic, which raged between 1936 and 1939. During the war, new names were written large in world history; names such as the International Brigade and the Nationalist General Franco, who lead his side to ultimate victory. Featuring fascinating archive film and location footage, plus dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts, 'The Spanish Civil War' is an intriguing account of a dark and divided period of Spanish history. With many photographic images plus interviews with surviving members of the International Brigade, the programme also features expert interpretation and analysis to provide historical and political background to the war.