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Ritika RathAIR 48

Question Q.1CommentGS1GS1

In many ways, the Spanish civil war was the opening act of WWII. Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)

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Introduction

The Spanish civil war, fought between 1936-39 was the first indication of a brewing cold war waged war II.

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Main Body

Spanish civil war was opening act of WWII.

1The war was fought between nationalists and republicans while the fascists vs democrats aspect was reflected in which fascists vs democracy.
2The intervention of Germany & Italy and Russia paved way for greater involvement of foreign states in domestic politics.
3At the same time the silence of France & UK aggravated the matters and encouraged fascists.

encouraged fascists.

(iv) Victory of nationalists boosted the courage & strength of fascists—Hitler, Mussolini.

(v) It was a precursor to the use of new modern warfare tactics like carpet bombing, tank warfare, aerial bombing, Blitzkrieg etc.

How it was different for

1It was limited to Spain
2No major power participated directly
3[illegible] did not kill as many lives as WWII
4Was not the immediate cause of WWII

Spanish civil war with its victory of nationalists inspired fascists to attempt global domination.

152 words8 paragraphs
  • Clear structure with numbered points
  • Identifies key players (Germany, Italy, Russia)
  • Links to broader context of WWII

Topper

Ritika Rath

AIR 48

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

History of the World

World Wars and interwar years

Spanish Civil War

Writing Stats

171

Total words

8

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