Civil War - REPUBLICAN STRENGTH Flashcards
1
Q
Leadership
A
more fragmented than nationalists
PM Largo Caballero from September 1936
President = Azana
2
Q
Support
A
- socialists
- communists
- trade unionists
- syndicalists
- anarchists
- republicans
- moderate liberals
- navy + air force
- 17/21 senior army generals
3
Q
Military Strength
A
- 450,000 infantry
- 350 aircraft
- navy
- air force
- popular army formed on 30 September 1936
4
Q
Issues
A
lack of military training
- engaged more in guerrilla warfare
lack of strong leadership
5
Q
What did the TUs provide?
A
ensured sufficient flow of food + supplies
UGT based in Madrid, but only 30% collectivised, successfully liaised w businesses still privately owned
6
Q
What did the communists provide?
A
political organisation
propaganda
vital links to USSR for aid
