Spanish Civil War - Part 2: Violence erupts in the streets

The first shots of the Spanish Civil War rang out in the heat of July. In a land primed for conflict, the military’s uprising sent shockwaves across Spain.On July 17, 1936, chaos erupted in Melilla, Spanish Morocco. Colonial troops, shaped by brutal campaigns, rose at the urging of their generals. Francisco Franco signaled the start of a rebellion that would engulf Spain. Within hours, garrisons fell in line, and the spark of war ignited.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/spanish-civil-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.