Franco Part 2: Murder in Africa
Real Dictators
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How to Suppress a Revolt
In the coal mining region of Asturias, socialists and anarchists team up to orchestrate an enormous strike. The revolt sees 58 churches burned down. 31 right wing supporters encourage him and are murdered in barbaric fashion. Francisco Franco is charged with the military response. Thousands of trade union members are fired from their jobs and imprisoned. In jail they're tortured while those suspected of conspiracy are executed without trial.
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