The Spanish Civil War was a bloody conflict in which the rebellious Nationalists and the resisting Republicans fought for control of the country. The two sides went about fighting in different manners. The Nationalist soldiers followed orders strictly, doing as told when a superior gave them a task. The Republican soldiers, however, maintained a sense of equality amongst themselves, following orders they individually agreed with. As demonstrated in the 2007 movie Pan’s Labyrinth, during the Spanish Civil War, the Nationalist soldiers respected rank and followed orders blindly, while the Republican resistance put no such pressure on rank and allowed its members to choose whether or not to follow orders, taking into consideration their morals …show more content…
In The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introduction, Helen Graham explains how “the best-known… example of symbolic killing in Republican Spain was anticlerical violence on an unprecedented scale which claimed the lives of nearly seven thousand … religious personnel” (Graham, 27). As Spain was a very religious country, predominantly Christian-Catholic, it is unexpected for the Church to be attacked. This lack of concern regarding the position of clergymen signifies that the Nationalist soldiers let go of their beliefs and morals to kill individuals considered close to God. Later, it is stated that, “in a letter [Franco] wrote on 11 August 1936 to General Mola, the commander of the rebels’ northern forces, he stressed the need to annihilate all resistance in the ‘occupied zone’” (Graham, 33). This letter emphasizes the rank present, in which a superior instructs his subordinate. In this case, Franco tells Mola to kill all resistance in the ‘occupied zone’; in turn, General Mola would then order his troops to do so. As they were ordered by a superior, the soldiers will commit mass murder, regardless of their own thoughts on killing hundreds of human beings. The Nationalists stuck to the belief that orders are to be followed, especially those coming from superior
The book ‘For Cause and Comrades’ is a journey to comprehend why the soldiers in the Civil War fought, why they fought so passionately, and why they fought for the long period of time. Men were pulling guns against other men who they had known their whole lives. McPherson’s main source of evidence was the many letters from the soldiers writing to home. One of the many significant influences was how the men fought to prove their masculinity and courage. To fight would prove they were a man to their community and country. Fighting also had to do with a duty to their family. Ideology was also a major motivating factor; each side thought they were fighting for their liberty. The soldier’s reputations were created and demolished on the battlefield, where men who showed the most courage were the most honored. Religion also played an important role because the second Great Awakening had just occurred. Their religion caused the men who thought of themselves as saved to be fearless of death, “Religion was the only thing that kept this soldier going; even in the trenches…” (McPherson, p. 76) R...
soldiers took up arms were almost identical; the only difference being their views on slavery.1
The role of the Milicianas has been downplayed by historians and academics alike when discussing the Spanish Civil War. One of the chief reasons for this tragic underestimation of their participation is largely because the Milicianas were split into two fighting division within the Republican fighting battalions (Lines¸ 2009). There were the Milicianas who were integrated into the front lines as part of male and female fighting units and also, the rearguard Milicianas who were mainly composed of women-only divisions (Lines¸ 2009). Another difference between these the front-line and rearguards battalions was that the frontline would move around the country based on the requirements of the conflict, while the entirely female rearguard remained in the homes (Linhard, 2005). The primary role of the rearguard was to act as a defensive line and were generally activated if the conflict entered cities or villages (Linhard, 2005).
The scene is set; America is the great power in the western hemisphere. Post Spanish-American War, America is faced with a dilemma of annexing the Philippines. In the winter of 1899 following the annexation of the Philippines, America had a problem. Filipinos had been fighting for independence from Spain and did not want to be seceded (83). Despite the Filipino objection, the United States displayed their assertion on the land. In conflict, both the Filipinos and American had many meetings with death. There were consequences and repercussions from invoking the American power on this foreign land. The American victory in the Spanish-American War helped propel the nation. Thesis: Although met with conflict from the natives, the
This paper will attempt to accurately examine the development of the Spanish Inquisition, from the spread of the Inquisition into the Spanish territories through the ultimate upheaval, and the initial dissolvement, of the authority it held over the public who feared it. It will endeavor to show the implications of the Spanish Inquisition and how it was ultimately used as a device in its own undoing. Such an examination helps to explain the use of Church authority in secular governing, and later the separating of the Church from the crown. The paper will also take a closer look at this racial injustice in an attempt helping to see just how this may happen again if not understood and foreseen.
This can be seen in document 12 where it explains why the Christians attacked the Jews, it states, “The Christian masses, fired by religious fanaticism, frightened by plague, and enraged by the economic competition, now unrestricted of these secret-Jews, attacked them whenever they could.” (The Massacre of the New Christians of Lisbon, Doc 12, p. 65) The Spanish Inquisition operated by the Christian population driving the Jewish community from their homes, tortured them into confessing their sins of practicing Judaism in secret, and eventually killed them just because the Christian mobs could. The Christian population was mad and rage consumed them to kill the Jews. Document 12 explains the massacre of the Jews, it states, “Transported with madness and boiling with rage, they fell upon the wretched Jews of whom they killed great numbers, and threw many half alive into the flames.” (The Massacre of the New Christians of Lisbon, Doc 12, p. 66) The Jews were not only expelled by the King, but the Christian population took it upon themselves to eliminate and drive them out from their country themselves. The Christians were far from sane, and just full of hatred. They did not like the Jewish community, they did not like Marranos, they even killed their own based on grudges and dislikes. The inquisition was carried out in a way where the Christians could kill and expel anyone
As a general rule, Spanish people feel rigidly bound by their sense of honor. This is one major conflict inherent between the Spanish people and entering the war. First Spain had no appreciable quarrel with any country involved in the war, save the Russians. The Russians had given aide the defeated Republicans during the Spanish civil war; the Russians were consequently despised. Whereas the Germans had helped Franco into power, by sending men, planes, and officers to help the war effort, therefor they were close allies. To further complicate things Germany began the war a friend of the Russians. As for the Allies, General Franco had received some military training in France, under the guidance of Marshals Petain, and Foch, who had been badly humiliated by the Nazis. And stemming from his time in France he developed a great respect for the military traditions of the French. Therefore helping the Nazis would be to stab the French in the back. An idea repugnant to General Franco "No Spanish hidalgo would have done that."1 (A hidalgo is a child that inherits nothing from the family their life choices being the church, or soldering.) Concerning the Americans and British, Spain had absolutely no argument with them at all. The Americans and English were sending valuable raw materials to Spain in an effort to keep her neutral.2 So as a whole the Spanish people felt torn, they didn't want to help the Germans because they were allied with an enemy, and fighting a friend. Furthermore Spain did not want to fight America or Britain. To compound things further Spain did owe Germany. They had helped Franco to power by supplying soldiers, pilots, and machines while he lead his troops to victory over the republicans of Spain.
Throughout time, the military has been considered one of the key features in a civilization. It has been considered the heart and soul of many countries and empires and has been the center of many cultures. Throughout history we have seen many military leaders and military powers. We have seen military techniques and technology change as we progress. Our schools are filled with legends of great war heroes and hard-fought battles. One such hero is Napoleon Bonaparte, perhaps one of the greatest generals who ever lived. In his adventures and conquest, as general of the French army, he warred against many lands. These included Spain, in which Napoleon met a strong resistance. The Spaniards were using a new military strategy called guerilla warfare, one that Napoleon had no experience against. Guerilla warfare is the use of unconventional war tactics, such as ambush and sabotage, coined by the Spanish rebellion to Napoleon Bonaparte, resulting in an uprising that even he couldn’t put to rest.
THESIS : “ The United States didn’t want to get involved in the Spanish-American War, but was dragged into it due to yellow journalism, they wanted to control the seas, and wanted complete control over Cuba.”
King Alfonso XIII was a major cause in starting the Spanish Civil War, he did this through inadequate leadership and failure to keep International affairs align. Alfonso XIII was born in Madrid, Spain, on May 17, 1886; He had many autocratic views and continued that into his time of being King. He disliked all Liberals and made it a point to make sure that they did not of much of a voice in Spain. Before becoming King he was condemned for ordering an assasination of a major Liberal leader; so from the beginning Alfonso was a very drastic person who did not put much thought into decisions.
Throughout history, although the liberal approach has been calling on the separation between the politics and the religions, it is unattainable as political powers are often in league with the religions and have always used religious divisions as a weapon for military aggressions. Most wars in Medieval Spain were fought over the question of where the political power resided and who the owner of rich lands and the population should be. It is inappropriate to conclude that Medieval Spain embodied an excellent model of tolerance and interreligious cooperation because there was the side of intolerance and persecution of religious minorities. Even if the religious minorities were granted rights to practice their own religions, such privileges were
The separation of Church and state contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War to the extent that the Catholic Church during this time still had a great deal of influence in Spanish society. The Catholic Church was rich and powerful in Spain, and there had been increasing tension and disputes between it and the government all throughout the 19th century. These disputes caused fear,anger, and divisions among Spanish society which played a crucial role in the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. Although the separation of the Church did contribute to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War it was not the only factor that led to it; factors such as military instability to political inefficiency also played a crucial role.
America entered many war since the start of the country. World War I and II, the Spanish American war were some of the war that impacted on America. Those wars changed the way America was moving toward. After winning the Spanish-American war, America introduces its imperialistic agenda. The agenda is to expand their territory and civilize the uncivilized races. This was called at that time the white man burden. After winning the world war I America dominated the world economically. By the end of the Second World War America introduced itself the greatest and most powerful country in the world. These statues changed the way America dealt with other countries and races.
On April 19th, 1898, The United States impulsively waged a war with imperialist Spain that would forever change our country for better and for worse. There are many different factors that led to the war, but in my opinion, one key cause is of much greater importance than the others. As a result of the war, American became known as an imperialistic nation and a world power. How could such a “little” war have such a large impact on American society at the turn of the 20th century?
The Spanish Civil War was the struggle between Republicans and Rebellions led by Franco from 1936 to 1939. Because the Soviet Union supported Republicans and Germany and Italy supported Rebellions, it is known for the preliminary skirmish of WW2. In the Spanish Civil War, how the anarchists dealt with the tension between how to make organization efficient and how to keep all people equal?