Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Franco-Bahamonde Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Siege of Madrid

Forced back by the Republicans, despite support from XI international Brigade

Role range: 1936-1939

Recognition of Francos regime

Italy recognizes Francos regime. Germany recognizes Francos regime

Role range: 1936-1939

Commander of Canary Islands

Appointed Governor of the Canary Island Garrison

Role range: 1936-1939

Alliance Republicans are supported by Russia and the international brigade

The Republicans are supported by Russia & the international brigade. Supported by Italy & Germany

Role range: 1936-1939

Invasion of Spain

Franco plots an uprising with Italian & German help

Role range: 1936-1939

Invasion of Spain

Franco organizes the invasion of Spain by North African troops & Foreign legionaries

Role range: 1936-1939

Commander of Canary Islands

Appointed Governor of the Canary Island Garrison

Party Leader

Appointed Party Leader of the Falange, Fascist Party

Role range: 1936-1939

Party Leader

Appointed Party Leader of the Falange, Fascist Party

Alliance Francisco Franco and Spanish Bishops

The Spanish Bishops endorse Francos regime

Role range: 1936-1939

Vatican endorses Francos regime

The Vatican endorses Francos regime

Role range: 1936-1939

Blockade of Spanish Coast

A naval blockade of the Spanish coast is announced by Franco

Role range: 1936-1939

Spanish Coast Naval Blockade Announced

Franco announces naval measures intended to restrict shipping reaching Republican-held ports along the Spanish coast.

Role range: 1936-1939

Party Leader

Appointed Party Leader of the Falange, Fascist Party

Constitution of Spain

Declares the Fascist Party the only legal Party. Changes the name of the Fascist Party to the traditionalist Spanish phalanx

Role range: 1936-1939

One Party State

Declares the Fascist Party the only legal Party

Role range: 1936-1939

Spanish Phalanx

Changes the name of the Fascist Party to the traditionalist Spanish phalanx

Role range: 1936-1939

Recognition of the Franco Government in Spain

Austria recognizes the Franco Government in Spain

General

Franco forms his first Ministry

Role range: 1936-1939

Government

Franco forms his first Ministry

Capture of Teruel

Francos forces recapture Teruel & make a drive towards the Mediterranean

Role range: 1936-1939

Britain and France recognize the Franco Government in Spain

Britain and France recognize the Franco Government in Spain

Invasion of Catalonia

Francos forces reach the Catalan border

Role range: 1936-1939

Capture of Vinaroz

Francos forces capture Vinaroz, cutting off the Government from Barcelona & Catalonia

Role range: 1936-1939

Invasion of Catalonia

The Republican zone is cut in two by the rebels

Role range: 1936-1939

Offensive

The Popular Army launches the Ebro Offensive

Role range: 1936-1939

Army of the North

The Republican army of the north repulses a nationalist offensive on Barcelona

Role range: 1936-1939

Battle of Ebro

The Republican army of the north repulses a nationalist offensive on Barcelona

Role range: 1936-1939

International Brigade

Farewell parade of the International Brigade

Role range: 1936-1939

Capture of Barcelona

Francos rebel troops capture Barcelona from the Republicans

Role range: 1936-1939

Exile of Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Franco-Bahamonde

The Republican Government retreats into France. Government politicians begin fleeing to France

Role range: 1936-1939

Capture of Catalonia

Completes the capture of Catalonia

Role range: 1936-1939

Recognition of Francos Government

Neville Chamberlain recognizes Francos Government

Role range: 1936-1939

Chief of State

Appointed Head of the Government after the fall of Madrid

Role range: 1939-1975 – 1939-1975

Chief of State

Appointed Head of the Government after the fall of Madrid

Role range: 1936-1939 – 1939-1975

Capture of Madrid

Madrid falls to the Nationalists

Role range: 1936-1939

Peace

The last of the Republican resistance comes to an end

Role range: 1936-1939

Peace

Declares the end of the Civil War

Role range: 1936-1939

Political Parties

Outlaws political parties

Role range: 1939-1975 – 1939-1975

Constitution of Spain

June 39-July 42, the Falange Espanol Grand Council is the principle legislative body

Role range: 1939-1975 – 1939-1975