Spanish Civil War - Part 5: Franco’s victory and the legacy of the war

In the spring of 1939, the guns of Spain finally fell silent. After nearly three years of relentless conflict, Madrid could resist no more.On March 28, Franco’s Nationalist columns advanced through the shattered streets, their boots crunching on broken masonry. Banners unfurled, and church bells pealed in grim celebration as the victors marched beneath soot-stained facades. The Republic, exhausted and leaderless, ceased to exist.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.