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Franco Part 2: Murder in Africa

Real Dictators

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What Happens When the Popular Front Loses Power?

Right-wing groups on the right conclude that winning control of parliament seems to have failed. Francisco Franco becomes involved in planning a coup d'état and is sent as military commander of the Canary Islands. But despite his reticence an event is about to occur which will force Franco out of the shadows. The Spanish Civil War officially begins July 17th 1936.

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