Civil War - SITUATION BY THE END OF AUGUST 1936

Question 1

Franco’s progress by early august 1936?

Answer 1

franco’s army of africa had reached the spanish mainland + was steadily advancing from the south

Question 2

Nationalist progress by 14 August 1936?

Answer 2

had taken control of Badajoz triggering a wave of terror + counter-terror following the ‘Massacre of Reds’
- between 650-1,300 repub soldiers/ civilians were killed by F’s troops

Question 3

Mola’s progress?

Answer 3

initial inroads into repub areas from northern location

Question 4

What was the immediate priority of the nationalist forces?

Answer 4

to maintain the momentum of the military-led uprising of July 1936
- quickly organised conscription to boost their numbers

Question 5

How did Non-Intervention affect the nationalists?

Answer 5

Fr closed its borders
Br banned export of arms
BUT
didnt matter bc alternative supply lines w Ita + G

Question 6

Situation for the Republicans by the end of August 1936?

Answer 6

more defensive position
BUT
republican controlled zones would swiftly come under intense pressure from the advancing nationalist forces

Question 7

Immediate aim of the repub gov by end of Aug 1936?

Answer 7

most of the larger towns/cities under gov control so immediate aim = control of urban areas + prevent insurgency spreading further