Francisco Franco Pt. 1: Spain

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In July 1936, Spain erupts into civil war. But Francisco Franco is marooned far away in the Canary Islands. A devious rescue mission ensues. Back on Spanish soil, Franco begins the process of conquering his homeland, butchering his enemies as he goes. Mussolini and Hitler lend a ...  Afficher plus

From 1939 to 1975, Generalissimo Francisco Franco ruled Spain as a nationalist dictator. For many, he was Spain incarnate, a tenacious leader and warrior in the same vein as El Cid. Under his guidance, the regime was able to navigate 36 years of political turmoil and conflict, ...

In 1917, Franco is posted to northern Spain. He courts a local schoolgirl named Carmen. But soon, a charismatic army superior convinces Franco to return to Africa. In Morocco, he brutalises the local population. Climbing the military ranks, Franco becomes something of a celebrity ...  Afficher plus

Dans cet épisode de Crousti-History, on vous parle de la dictature de Franco ! Il y est allé franco…L’histoire commence en 1939, les nationalistes prennent le pouvoir de force. Devinez qui en est à la tête ? Le général Franco. Il n’y va pas de main morte et élimine tous ses oppos ...  Afficher plus