International Involvement - Russia - The Battle for Madrid

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What was the Nationalist initial strategic priority in 1936?

Control of Madrid; the Capital City.

When was the first Battle for Madrid?

October - December 1936 The first Battle for Madrid was the largest movement at the start of the Spanish Civil war, especially since the Nationalist's initial strategy was to control Madrid - the Capital City.

What international support were the Republicans given in the 1936 October-December Battle for Madrid?

4th October:Weapons from USSR and Mexico:
Included:
  • Soviet Tanks
  • Soviet Aircraft Polikarpov 1-15, and 1-16 fighters which were superior to that of the German and Italian at start of war

8th November: International Brigades:
  • Provided an additional 3500 men for defence of Madrid
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Madrid in 1936?

End of November 1936: Stalemate to West of Madrid

What did the Guadalajara Campaign imply about the importance of Soviet support?

The way in which the Republicans won a defensive victory, despite limited tanks, artillery and aircraft owned by the Nationalists, with greater manpower and superior weaponry (if not more weaponry) showed that Republicans had ability to win with Soviet support. 

When was the Guadalajara Campaign launched?

March 1937,  however was part of a series of attacks on Madrid from January 1937

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