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The Best Episodes of The Spanish Civil War

Every episode of The Spanish Civil War ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Spanish Civil War!

Binge this in 5h 15m•Peaking at 7.8/10

Documentary series which uses film and eyewitness accounts from both sides of the conflict that divided Spain in the years leading up to World War Two, also placing it in its international context.

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    The Spanish Civil War Season 1 Episode 3 - Battleground for Idealists
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Battleground for Idealists

    S1:E3

    The people who went to fight in the Spanish Civil War including the International Brigade, the Nazi Condor Legion and Italian Blackshirts, and the help supplied by the Soviet Union.

    Director:John Blake
    Writer:Mark James Walter Cameron

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  2. The Spanish Civil War Season 1 Episode 5 - Inside the Revolution
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Inside the Revolution

    S1:E5

    Part five of a documentary series. This part deals with the activities of Communists, Socialists, and Anarchists on the Republican side.

    Director:David Hart
    Writer:Neal Ascherson

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  3. The Spanish Civil War Season 1 Episode 6 - Victory and Defeat
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Victory and Defeat

    S1:E6

    A chronicle of the fall of Barcelona and Madrid and the eventual victory of General Franco's army in 1939.

    Director:David Hart
    Writer:Neal Ascherson

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  4. The Spanish Civil War Season 1 Episode 1 - Prelude to Tragedy
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Prelude to Tragedy

    S1:E1

    First in a six-part series. Looks at the background to the war: the five turbulent years that led to the crisis in July 1936 when a group of generals rose to overthrow the Republican government.

    Director:David Hart
    Writer:Neal Ascherson

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  5. The Spanish Civil War Season 1 Episode 4 - Franco and the Nationalists
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Franco and the Nationalists

    S1:E4

    Part four of a documentary series. This part deals with the character of Franco and the make up of the Nationalist side. It includes footage of the Spanish Civil War and interviews with participants.

    Director:John Blake
    Writer:Mark James Walter Cameron

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  6. The Spanish Civil War Season 1 Episode 2 - Revolution, Counter-Revolution & Terror
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Revolution, Counter-Revolution & Terror

    S1:E2

    Second in a six-part series. Considers the fact that half the Spanish Civil War’s victims died behind the lines, not in battle, but by political execution.

    Director:John Blake
    Writer:Mark James Walter Cameron

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Best Episodes Summary

"Battleground for Idealists" is the best rated episode of "The Spanish Civil War". It scored 7.8/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by John Blake and written by Mark James Walter Cameron, it aired on 1/21/1983. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Inside the Revolution".