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The Dangers and Effects of Soviet Aid in the Spanish Civil War
46:39 - 54:43 (08:04)
The Soviet Union played a major role in providing aid to the Republican cause during the Spanish Civil War, which was crucial in stopping Franco's advance. However, their way of exporting aid and policies were also criticized, and part of why the communists wound up in power was because the democracies did not want to get involved.
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This podcast discusses Stalin's initial reluctance to aid the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War and the eventual rise of communist power within the Republican military establishment.
46:39 - 49:52 (03:12)
Summary
This podcast discusses Stalin's initial reluctance to aid the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War and the eventual rise of communist power within the Republican military establishment.
ChapterThe Dangers and Effects of Soviet Aid in the Spanish Civil War
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - How Fascism Won The Spanish Civil War, Part 2
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The communist bloc countries have exported aid to other countries, and while there are valid criticisms, it's worth noting the positive effects, such as Soviet aid playing a crucial role in stopping Madrid from falling and Cuban medical aid providing support to countries all over the world.
49:53 - 52:16 (02:23)
Summary
The communist bloc countries have exported aid to other countries, and while there are valid criticisms, it's worth noting the positive effects, such as Soviet aid playing a crucial role in stopping Madrid from falling and Cuban medical aid providing support to countries all over the world.
ChapterThe Dangers and Effects of Soviet Aid in the Spanish Civil War
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - How Fascism Won The Spanish Civil War, Part 2
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Spain's Republican government had more than $800 million in gold reserves at the start of the Spanish Civil War, but was forced to pour more than $500 million into the Soviet Union and burn money on shady arms dealers during the war.
52:16 - 53:17 (01:00)
Summary
Spain's Republican government had more than $800 million in gold reserves at the start of the Spanish Civil War, but was forced to pour more than $500 million into the Soviet Union and burn money on shady arms dealers during the war. Their struggle was made even more difficult by France's restrictions on getting supplies through the border.
ChapterThe Dangers and Effects of Soviet Aid in the Spanish Civil War
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - How Fascism Won The Spanish Civil War, Part 2
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The democracies chose to not intervene in the Spanish Republican cause while both fascist states directly intervened, leading to the rise of communists in power, often blamed on Stalin and the USSR.
53:17 - 54:43 (01:26)
Summary
The democracies chose to not intervene in the Spanish Republican cause while both fascist states directly intervened, leading to the rise of communists in power, often blamed on Stalin and the USSR.