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The Battle for Spain The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939
The Battle for Spain The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939
Author: Antony Beevor
Condition: New
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Antony Beevor's The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936–1939 offers a brisk, vividly told account of one of the twentieth century's bitterest conflicts, situating the war as both a profound domestic struggle and a grim prelude to World War II. Revised for the 70th anniversary and enriched with newly opened Russian-archive material, Beevor explains the political tensions, social upheavals, and military campaigns—from the July 1936 coup and the siege of Madrid to Jarama, the Battle of the Ebro, Guernica's bombing and the fall of Catalonia—while tracing foreign intervention, ideological conflict, civilian suffering, and the wider consequences for Europe.
This updated edition is a balanced, accessible synthesis aimed at general readers and students of military and political history, classified as military, campaign, and political/social history (ISBN 9780143037651) and noted as Spain's #1 bestseller for twelve weeks. The author, Antony Beevor, is an acclaimed military historian—best known for Stalingrad and The Battle of Arnhem—and brings deep archival research and clear narrative skill to the book's fresh interpretations and insights.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Bibliographic
The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936–1939
Author: Antony Beevor
ISBN: 9780143037651
Type of Book
Military history
Campaign history
Political and social history
Conflict / War
Spanish Civil War (1936–1939)
Pre–World War II European conflict
Civil war
Theater(s) of War / Geographic Focus
Spain (national theater)
Madrid front
Aragon front
Catalonia (including Barcelona)
Andalusia (including Seville)
Operations / Campaigns / Major Battles
Military coup of July 1936
Siege / Defense of Madrid
Jarama
Guadalajara
Guernica / bombing of Guernica
Northern campaign (fall of the Basque Country, Santander, Asturias)
Battle of Teruel
Aragon offensive
Battle of the Ebro
Final Catalan offensive and fall of Barcelona
Final offensive against Madrid
Main Nations / Factions Involved
Spanish Republic (Republican government and Republican forces)
Nationalists (Francoist forces)
Germany (Nazi Germany – Condor Legion, military aid to Nationalists)
Italy (Fascist Italy – Corpo Truppe Volontarie, air and ground support to Nationalists)
USSR (Soviet Union – military advisers, material support to Republicans)
International Brigades (volunteers from multiple countries supporting the Republic)
Non-intervention powers: Britain, France (diplomatic and strategic context)
Focus / Themes
Origins and causes of the Spanish Civil War
Military operations and battlefield campaigns
Foreign intervention and international involvement
Ideological conflict: fascism, communism, socialism, anarchism, conservatism, Catholic right
Political infighting on the Republican side (including communists vs. POUM and anarchists)
Social revolution and counter-revolution
Repression, terror, and atrocities by both Nationalists and Republicans
Refugees and civilian suffering
Prelude to the Second World War / testing ground for WWII tactics
Use of new military technology and air power
Role of the Catholic Church in the conflict
Military / Organizational Focus
Nationalist army reorganization under Franco
Republican militias and the formation of a regular army
International Brigades – organization, composition, and operations
Condor Legion (German air and ground contingent)
Italian Corpo Truppe Volontarie
Air power and aerial bombardment
Weapons / Vehicles / Technology
Air power and bombing of cities (e.g., German and Italian aircraft in support of Nationalists)
Armored warfare (tanks supplied by Germany, Italy, and the USSR)
Artillery support and bombardment of urban areas
Notable Leaders / Historical Figures
Francisco Franco
Manuel Azaña
Dolores Ibárruri (“La Pasionaria”)
General Emilio Mola
José Sanjurjo
José Antonio Primo de Rivera
Juan Negrín
Andrés Nin
León Trotsky (indirectly, in relation to POUM and communist politics)
Hitler (Adolf Hitler – German intervention)
Mussolini (Benito Mussolini – Italian intervention)
Visual / Reference Apparatus
Descriptive / Subject Keywords
Spanish Civil War history
Spain – history – 1931–1939
Civil wars – 20th century
Fascism – Spain
Communism – Spain
Anarchism – Spain
International Brigades – history
Foreign volunteers in Spain
Condor Legion – operations in Spain
Italian intervention in Spain
Soviet aid to Republican Spain
Guernica – aerial bombardment
Madrid – siege and defense
Political violence – Spain
Repression and massacres
Civilians in war – Spain
Refugees – Spanish Republican exile
Ideological conflict in interwar Europe
Prelude to World War II
Interwar European politics
Classification Aids (non-system-specific)
Subject area: Military History / European History
Region: Western Europe – Spain
Period: Interwar years, 1930s
Conflict type: Civil war, proxy / ideological war
Intended audience: General readers, students of military and political history
Book Condition: New
Book Condition: New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
