Spanish Republican Fleet in 1936 Сampaign

In: Izvestiya of Saratov University. History. International Relations, Band 12, Heft 1, S. 58-67

Abstract

Productive forces placement in Spain in XX c. made the country dependent on the control of the basic naval communications bordering the aquatorium. Military revolt, which broke out in 1936, made the situation even worse. However, it gave the Republic the opportunity to achieve sea superiority. Several failures of the Republican fleet during the first months of the Civil War and government policy of Madrid led to the sea blockade. Thus, the rebels deprived the Republic of the initial advantages and largely predetermined their own success in 1936–1939 Civil War.