IMAGO International History, Archive, Spanish Civil War 1936-1939

Nov 19, 2025

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RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939), nationalist painting with the face of Franco and symbols of the ? Copyright:xIndex HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683933 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War 1936-39. Siege of Madrid, Nationalist troops to the assault, one of the fights ? Copyright:xImage Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683783 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Image Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939), view of the population of Guernica after the bombing of the Cond? Copyright:xMithra Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683677 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Mithra Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Lluis Companys i Jover (1882-1940), Catalan politician, President of the Government (1934-1940). ? Copyright:xIndex HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683503 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939), Republican poster Aixafem the feixisme written in Esperanto. Copyright:xImage Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2681280 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Image Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO
. A female shooter takes position between two republican soldiers at the Aragon Front during the Spanish Civil War, September 11, 1936. On the back a stamp a punch with press text in English. Copyright: xpiemagsx rmxl19062021part6-35733 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!
The Spanish Civil War was fought from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939 between the Republicans, who were loyal to the democratically elected Spanish Republic, and the Nationalists, a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco. The Nationalists prevailed, and Franco ruled Spain for the next 36 years, from 1939 until his death in 1975. The Nationalists advanced from their strongholds in the south and west, capturing most of Spain s northern coastline in 1937. They also besieged Madrid and the area to its south and west for much of the war. Capturing large parts of Catalonia in 1938 and 1939, the war ended with the victory of the Nationalists and the exile of thousands of leftist Spaniards, many of whom fled to refugee camps in souther Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_05_cpa0026543
The Spanish Civil War was fought from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939 between the Republicans, who were loyal to the democratically elected Spanish Republic, and the Nationalists, a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco. The Nationalists prevailed, and Franco ruled Spain for the next 36 years, from 1939 until his death in 1975. The Nationalists advanced from their strongholds in the south and west, capturing most of Spain s northern coastline in 1937. They also besieged Madrid and the area to its south and west for much of the war. Capturing large parts of Catalonia in 1938 and 1939, the war ended with the victory of the Nationalists and the exile of thousands of leftist Spaniards, many of whom fled to refugee camps in souther Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_05_cpa0026538
The Spanish Civil War was fought from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939 between the Republicans, who were loyal to the democratically elected Spanish Republic, and the Nationalists, a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco. The Nationalists prevailed, and Franco ruled Spain for the next 36 years, from 1939 until his death in 1975. The Nationalists advanced from their strongholds in the south and west, capturing most of Spain s northern coastline in 1937. They also besieged Madrid and the area to its south and west for much of the war. Capturing large parts of Catalonia in 1938 and 1939, the war ended with the victory of the Nationalists and the exile of thousands of leftist Spaniards, many of whom fled to refugee camps in souther Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_05_cpa0026534
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade was a group of volunteers from the United States who served in the Spanish Civil War as soldiers, technicians, medical personnel and aviators fighting for Spanish Republican forces as part of the International Brigades, against the Fascist forces of Francisco Franco and the Spanish Nationalists. Of the approximately 2,800 American volunteers, between 750 and 800 were killed in action or died of wounds or sickness. Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_05_cpa0026528
The Spanish Civil War was fought from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939 between the Republicans, who were loyal to the democratically elected Spanish Republic, and the Nationalists, a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco. The Nationalists prevailed, and Franco ruled Spain for the next 36 years, from 1939 until his death in 1975. The Nationalists advanced from their strongholds in the south and west, capturing most of Spain s northern coastline in 1937. They also besieged Madrid and the area to its south and west for much of the war. Capturing large parts of Catalonia in 1938 and 1939, the war ended with the victory of the Nationalists and the exile of thousands of leftist Spaniards, many of whom fled to refugee camps in souther Supplier:xCPAxMediaxCo.xLtd. 1060_05_cpa0026493
Jose Millan-Astray y Terreros (July 5, 1879 - January 1, 1954) was a fascist Spanish soldier, the founder and first commander of the Spanish Foreign Legion, and a major early figure of Francoist Dictatorship. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_05_WHA_150_0333
Black and white photograph from the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939); the taking of Santa Cruz de Retamar by Nationalists who advance with caution along the walls of the town. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_33_WHA_134_0228
Black and white photograph of the aftermath the siege of the Alcazar in Toledo during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The Nationalists relieved the Alcazar on 27 September 1936; the courtyard of Charles V in ruins. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_33_WHA_134_0226
Black and white photograph of the siege of the Alcazar in Toledo during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The Nationalists relieved the Alcazar on 27 September 1936; General Francisco Franco (1892-1975) gives his congratulations to his soldiers after liberating the Alcazar. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_33_WHA_134_0223
Black and white photograph of a demonstration of the Popular Front in Madrid in July 1936. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_33_WHA_134_0216
SPAIN WAR How they fell The Spanish Civil War Report with photographs by Robert CAPA 1913 1954 for Vu du 23 septembre 1936 Credit Collection Kharbine Tapabor KH259067
SPAIN WAR Spanish republican refugees on the French border Postcard circa 1937 years 30 Credit IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH239948
War of Spain War of Spain War of Spain in 01 1937 departure of republican troops around Madrid for the battle of Guadalajara Photography of GEO HAM 1901 1972 Credit Geo Ham Coll B R KHARBINE TAPABOR KH80782
Spanish War Spanish War Offensive Spanish War in Aragon, Italian Bombers Illustration of Achille BELTRAME 1871 1945 for the cover of the Italian magazine La Domenica del Corriere of 10 April 1938 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH35656
Civil war in Spain General ARANDA commanding general in chief of the Teruel front, inspects the slices in preparation for the next nationalist offensive in this sector Photogaphie of 05 02 1938 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH16089
WAR OF SPAIN Against whom the Spanish War France under fire of German cannons, The border of the Pyrenees violated Edition of the International Coordination and Information Committee for Aid to Republican Spain of 1938 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH15453
BRIGADES INTERNATIONALES Venceremos The Volunteer for Liberty Organ of the international Brigades of 23 February 1938 Journal de la Brigades Abraham Lincoln Credit Jean Vigne KHARBINE TAPABOR KH129493
War of Spain Caravans of republican militiamen crossing Port Vendres during the Spanish War around 1939 Postcard published by A P A P A Poux, Albi Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50174
Spanish War Defense of a barricade by the republicans during the Spanish War around 1937 Postcard published by the CNT FAI anarchist movement Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50121
Spanish War La lucha in Barcelona Militia anarchist in front of the flag of the CNT FAI during the Spanish War 1936 Postcard published by the CNT FAI anarchist movement Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50118
War of Spain Militiamen place Saint Jaime in Barcelona during the war of Spain around 1937 Postcard published by the Comisariat de Propaganda de la Generalitat de Catalunya Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50112
War of Spain The little children refugees because republicans no less joyful eat next to their fathers in the Barcelona stadium during the Spanish War around 1937 Postcard published by the Comisariat de Propaganda de la Generalitat de Catalunya Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50104
Spanish War Republican refugee children in the Barcelona stadium receive an excellent education during the Spanish War around 1937 Postcard published by the Comisariat de Propaganda de la Generalitat de Catalunya Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50102
After the capture of Barcelona, Spanish refugees arriving in France (1939) After the capture of Barcelona, Spanish refugees arriving in France (1939) June 28, 1939 France - Spanish war Copyright: xPhoto12 ArchivesxSnarkx DFS09A05_189
Photograph of soldiers during the Spanish Civil War Photograph of soldiers during the Spanish Civil War. Dated 1936 Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP17A12381
Spanish Civil War Spain in 1936 troop transported Spanish Civil War 1936 1939 Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00651115
Spanish Civil War Spain in 1937 Nationalist boys in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War 1936 1939 Madrid Metropolitana de Madrid Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00648459
Spain Spain ca 1936 Toledo Alkazar Soltano basement destroyed books Toledo Toledo Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00641100
Spanish Civil War Spain in 1936 man rides on a donkey while reading a book Photo by Erich Andres taken in times of the Spanish Civil War 1936 1939 Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00639571
Spanish Civil War: Generals Franco and Queipo de Llano with the Bishop of Salamanca 1937. 917_05_WHA_096_0643
Two soldiers in the Spanish Civil War throwing hand grenades 1936 - 1939, Spain Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1339182
A bridge at Constantine near Cordoba , roughly repaired with wooden sleepers by the rebels and being crossed by an improvised transport lorry : countering the attempt by Government supporters to hinder the rebels northward advance . December 1936, Spain Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1397157
Spanish government planes ready for night bombing on Huesca . It is stated by the Spanish Government that Huesca , the important centre on the Aragon front , North west of Saragossa , has been recaptured from the rebels by loyalists . The fall of Huesca was preceded by a bombardment in which the city power magazine blew up and a battery of guns was destroyed . Photo shows , Government planes ready to take off for a night bombing attack on Huesca . 9 September 1936 Original caption from negative, Zaragoza Zaragoza Spain Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesEU046518
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Photograph of two soldiers and a donkey wearing a gas mask during the Spanish Civil War. Dated 1936 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_068_0373
Spanish Civil War 1937. poster stating that the International brigades protect Spanish children WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0951
Republican woman civilian stands guard with a rifle during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0875
Republican civilians collect donations during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0873
The Condor Legion marches through the Spanish city of Gijon, 1937, during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0687
Spanish refugees reach France at the end of the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0683
refugee; woman; running; Spanish; French; border, Spanish Civil War; civilian WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0666
Republican; militia; battle; Spain, Spanish Civil War; WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0661
Italian Fascist soldiers march into a town in Spain during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0599
Evacuation of infant children from Santander, during the Spanish Civil War 1937 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0575

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RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939), nationalist painting with the face of Franco and symbols of the ? Copyright:xIndex HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683933 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO

RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War 1936-39. Siege of Madrid, Nationalist troops to the assault, one of the fights ? Copyright:xImage Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683783 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Image Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO

RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939), view of the population of Guernica after the bombing of the Cond? Copyright:xMithra Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683677 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Mithra Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO

RECORD DATE NOT STATED Lluis Companys i Jover (1882-1940), Catalan politician, President of the Government (1934-1940). ? Copyright:xIndex HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2683503 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO

RECORD DATE NOT STATED Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939), Republican poster Aixafem the feixisme written in Esperanto. Copyright:xImage Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO ,2681280 ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:Image Index HeritagexImagesx IMAGO

. A female shooter takes position between two republican soldiers at the Aragon Front during the Spanish Civil War, September 11, 1936. On the back a stamp a punch with press text in English. Copyright: xpiemagsx rmxl19062021part6-35733 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

Jose Millan-Astray y Terreros (July 5, 1879 - January 1, 1954) was a fascist Spanish soldier, the founder and first commander of the Spanish Foreign Legion, and a major early figure of Francoist Dictatorship. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_05_WHA_150_0333

Black and white photograph from the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939); the taking of Santa Cruz de Retamar by Nationalists who advance with caution along the walls of the town. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_33_WHA_134_0228

Black and white photograph of the aftermath the siege of the Alcazar in Toledo during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The Nationalists relieved the Alcazar on 27 September 1936; the courtyard of Charles V in ruins. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_33_WHA_134_0226

Black and white photograph of a demonstration of the Popular Front in Madrid in July 1936. WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_33_WHA_134_0216

SPAIN WAR How they fell The Spanish Civil War Report with photographs by Robert CAPA 1913 1954 for Vu du 23 septembre 1936 Credit Collection Kharbine Tapabor KH259067

SPAIN WAR Spanish republican refugees on the French border Postcard circa 1937 years 30 Credit IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH239948

War of Spain War of Spain War of Spain in 01 1937 departure of republican troops around Madrid for the battle of Guadalajara Photography of GEO HAM 1901 1972 Credit Geo Ham Coll B R KHARBINE TAPABOR KH80782

Spanish War Spanish War Offensive Spanish War in Aragon, Italian Bombers Illustration of Achille BELTRAME 1871 1945 for the cover of the Italian magazine La Domenica del Corriere of 10 April 1938 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH35656

Civil war in Spain General ARANDA commanding general in chief of the Teruel front, inspects the slices in preparation for the next nationalist offensive in this sector Photogaphie of 05 02 1938 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH16089

WAR OF SPAIN Against whom the Spanish War France under fire of German cannons, The border of the Pyrenees violated Edition of the International Coordination and Information Committee for Aid to Republican Spain of 1938 Credit Collection KHARBINE TAPABOR KH15453

BRIGADES INTERNATIONALES Venceremos The Volunteer for Liberty Organ of the international Brigades of 23 February 1938 Journal de la Brigades Abraham Lincoln Credit Jean Vigne KHARBINE TAPABOR KH129493

War of Spain Caravans of republican militiamen crossing Port Vendres during the Spanish War around 1939 Postcard published by A P A P A Poux, Albi Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50174

Spanish War Defense of a barricade by the republicans during the Spanish War around 1937 Postcard published by the CNT FAI anarchist movement Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50121

Spanish War La lucha in Barcelona Militia anarchist in front of the flag of the CNT FAI during the Spanish War 1936 Postcard published by the CNT FAI anarchist movement Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50118

War of Spain Militiamen place Saint Jaime in Barcelona during the war of Spain around 1937 Postcard published by the Comisariat de Propaganda de la Generalitat de Catalunya Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50112

War of Spain The little children refugees because republicans no less joyful eat next to their fathers in the Barcelona stadium during the Spanish War around 1937 Postcard published by the Comisariat de Propaganda de la Generalitat de Catalunya Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50104

Spanish War Republican refugee children in the Barcelona stadium receive an excellent education during the Spanish War around 1937 Postcard published by the Comisariat de Propaganda de la Generalitat de Catalunya Credit Collection IM KHARBINE TAPABOR KH50102

After the capture of Barcelona, Spanish refugees arriving in France (1939) After the capture of Barcelona, Spanish refugees arriving in France (1939) June 28, 1939 France - Spanish war Copyright: xPhoto12 ArchivesxSnarkx DFS09A05_189

Photograph of soldiers during the Spanish Civil War Photograph of soldiers during the Spanish Civil War. Dated 1936 Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP17A12381

Spanish Civil War Spain in 1936 troop transported Spanish Civil War 1936 1939 Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00651115

Spanish Civil War Spain in 1937 Nationalist boys in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War 1936 1939 Madrid Metropolitana de Madrid Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00648459

Spain Spain ca 1936 Toledo Alkazar Soltano basement destroyed books Toledo Toledo Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00641100

Spanish Civil War Spain in 1936 man rides on a donkey while reading a book Photo by Erich Andres taken in times of the Spanish Civil War 1936 1939 Spain Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00639571

Spanish Civil War: Generals Franco and Queipo de Llano with the Bishop of Salamanca 1937. 917_05_WHA_096_0643

Two soldiers in the Spanish Civil War throwing hand grenades 1936 - 1939, Spain Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1339182

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Photograph of two soldiers and a donkey wearing a gas mask during the Spanish Civil War. Dated 1936 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_068_0373

Spanish Civil War 1937. poster stating that the International brigades protect Spanish children WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0951

Republican woman civilian stands guard with a rifle during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0875

Republican civilians collect donations during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0873

The Condor Legion marches through the Spanish city of Gijon, 1937, during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0687

Spanish refugees reach France at the end of the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0683

refugee; woman; running; Spanish; French; border, Spanish Civil War; civilian WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0666

Republican; militia; battle; Spain, Spanish Civil War; WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0661

Italian Fascist soldiers march into a town in Spain during the Spanish Civil War WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0599

Evacuation of infant children from Santander, during the Spanish Civil War 1937 WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_064_0575