Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939

A military history of the Spanish Civil War focussing on the challenges faced by the Republican Army.

List of contents

Prologue; 1. The Spanish Army in 1936; 2. Military and paramilitary forces in Spain on 18 July 1936; 3. The militia months: July-December 1936; 4. Militarisation; 5. Professional officers in the Republican Army; 6. A new officer corps; 7. The experience of individuals; 8. The political commissars; 9. The communists, the anarchists and the Republican Army; 10. International aspects; 11. Reorganisation; 12. The Casado uprising; Conclusions; Appendices; Bibliography.

About the author

Michael Alpert is Emeritus Professor of the History of Spain at the University of Westminster.

Summary

This is a long-awaited translation of a definitive account of the Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. Michael Alpert examines the origins, formation and performance of the Republican Army and sets the Civil War in its broader military context.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Alpert
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2018
• EAN: 9781108462310
• ISBN: 978-1-108-46231-0
• No. of pages: 392
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; European History, Spain, HISTORY / Europe / General, military history, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, c 1930 to c 1939, Modern warfare, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), Specific wars and campaigns, Spanish Civil War, Civil wars, Land forces and warfare