The Spanish Civil War

The Spanish Civil War is regarded as the prelude to the Second World War, both in brutality and ideological background. Half a million were killed, more than half of them civilians. This thorough documentary explains the origins, course and effects of this conflict in 312 minutes of archive film and interviews with historians and eye-witnesses.

Part 1: Prelude to tragedy

Part 2: Revolution, counter-revolution and terror

Part 3: Battleground for idealists

Part 4: Franco and the Nationalists

Part 5: Inside the revolution

Part 6: Victory and defeat