The Chaos of the Civil War in the Republic of Spain

As the coup developed in the Civil War began, militias all over republican Spain were improvised by local groups and individuals. During these early chaotic days there was certainly violence perpetrated by the militias and other republican forces. This initial form of randomness would later give way to more organized and far more deadly violent actions. In total almost 7,000 members of the church, which includes bishops, priests, nuns, and other members, would be killed.