Victory of Francisco Franco: The war resulted in the victory of the Nationalist forces led by General Francisco Franco over the Republican government. Franco established a dictatorship that ruled Spain for nearly four decades.
Repression and Persecution: Following his victory, Franco initiated a period of repression and persecution against those who supported the Republican cause. Many individuals were executed, imprisoned, or forced into exile.
Economic Recovery: After the war, Spain experienced significant economic recovery under Franco's rule. The country received financial assistance from the United States under the Truman Doctrine, which aimed to prevent the spread of communism in Europe.
International Isolation: Despite receiving economic aid, Spain faced international isolation due to its authoritarian nature. The country was excluded from the United Nations until 1955 and was not admitted to the European Economic Community (EEC) until 1986.
Political Transition: In the 1970s, Spain began a process of political transition towards democracy after Franco's death in 1975. The transition involved legalizing political parties, drafting a new constitution, and holding democratic elections.
Spanish Democracy: In 1978, Spain adopted a new constitution and established a parliamentary monarchy, marking the end of Franco's dictatorship. Since then, Spain has embraced democracy and has become a member of the European Union and NATO.
The bloody battle on Spain, also known as the Spanish Civil War, left a lasting impact on the country's political, social, and economic landscape and shaped its subsequent trajectory towards democracy and integration into the international community.
