4 The 1936 Coup Flashcards
Where did the coup start?
Morocco
How did it start?
Military Spanish colonial garrisons revolted against the Republican government.
What happened next?
Some garrisons in Spain joined the revolt.
DId it work?
Not really
Why?
Not all military, police and worker militias joined in.
What was created?
A stalemate
Who had led the coup?
General Emilio Mola
What experience did his officers have?
They led “dirty” wars in Morroco and Cuba.
Dirty war = civilians also targeted
Who got involved?
General Franco
Where was he?
In exile in the Canary Islands
Who got involved?
General Franco
Where was he?
In exile in the Canary Islands
What did he do next?
Flew to Morroco to take charge of the colonial militia.
Who got involved?
General Franco
Where was he?
In exile in the Canary Islands
What did he do next?
Flew to Morroco to take charge of the colonial militia.
When did Franco become a general?
In 1926 at 33 - the youngest European general since Napoleon
Who got involved?
General Franco
Where was he?
In exile in the Canary Islands
What did he do next?
Flew to Morroco to take charge of the colonial militia.
What was the Army of Africa?
40,000 Spanish troops stationed in Morocco.
Who got involved?
General Franco
Where was he?
In exile in the Canary Islands
What did he do next?
Flew to Morroco to take charge of the colonial militia.