The History of Warfare: The Spanish Civil War

The History of Warfare: The Spanish Civil War

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This is the story of the war that changed the course of Spanish history. The struggle between the supporters and opponents of the Spanish Second Republic raged between 1936 and 1939. During the war, new names were written large in world history; names such as the International Brigade and the Nationalist General Franco, who led his side to ultimate victory.

Featuring fascinating archive film and location footage, plus dramatized "eyewitness" accounts, the DVD provides an intriguing account of a dark and divided period of Spanish history. This program also features photographs and interviews with surviving members of the International Brigade. Expert interpretation and analysis provides historical and political background to the war. Narrated by Michael Leighton.

Chapters
* Introduction
* A State of Anarchy
* Madrid
* Effects of the War
* Guernica
* The British Battalion
* Nationalists Advance
* Death Toll

Special Features
* Test Your Knowledge
* Picture Gallery
* Interactive Menus
* Excerpts From Other Titles In The Series

Customer Reviews

Good DVD

Reviewed by Garrett Ronald Gillen, 2009-10-07

it focuses more on the international Brig & the Republican side. i enjoyed it & also there is a trivia test which i wish all info DVDs had.

Could not take it anymore after 10 minutes!

Reviewed by Roberto Vitale, 2009-10-01

There is no political or strategic explanation for the war or events leading to it. Most annoying, the speaker is reading poetry instead of giving an objective account of such events. Apparently, the ideological nature of the war, which drew "intellectuals" and volunteers from many countries, is emphasized by this poetical bias. I want objective facts. I did no buy a literary work. I could not take it after 10 minutes, and I did not watch anymore.