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62. The Spanish Civil War: A Nation In Flames (Ep 1)
Episode 62

62. The Spanish Civil War: A Nation In Flames (Ep 1)

Journey Through Time

January 5, 202641m 50s

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Show Notes

What caused Spain to collapse into civil war in 1936? How did Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin become involved in the conflict? Why did western democracies do nothing to aid Spain’s government? What connected Ernest Hemingway, Martha Gelhorn, George Orwell and Kim Philby to the war?


David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell explore the events that led to Spain’s 1936-1939 Civil War.


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Assistant Producers: Alfie Rowe, Alfie Norris 

Producer: Alice Horrell

Head of History: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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