100,000–130,000 civilians killed inside the Francoist zone
90,000 killed in action
50,000 civilians killed inside the Republican zone
c. 500,000 total killed
The Spanish Civil War (18 July 1936 – 1 April 1939) was a civil war between Republicans and Nationalists. The war ended on 1 April 1939, when the last Republican troops surrendered. Francisco Franco became dictator of Spain until he died in 1975.
General map of the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939).
Initial Nationalist zone — July 1936 Nationalist advance until September 1936 Nationalist advance until October 1937 Nationalist advance until November 1938 Nationalist advance until February 1939 Last area under Republican control Main Nationalist centres Main Republican centres