This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain. Born in Ferrol, Galicia, into an upper-class military family, Franco served in …

Nov 30, 2025 · Francisco Franco, general and leader of the Nationalist forces that overthrew the Spanish democratic republic in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39); thereafter he was the head of …

Jan 13, 2025 · Discover Francisco Franco's life, dictatorship in Spain, and his controversial legacy involving politics, war, and family.

Nov 27, 2025 · Franco began his career as a fearless and ambitious military officer who made his name in Spain’s colonial wars in Morocco, and was the key commander in the rightwing …

Nov 28, 2025 · News about Francisco Franco, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

It is interesting to note, while it seems that Franco was allowing Germany free reign in Spain, Franco was continually working to prevent the advance of German forces into Spain.

Feb 19, 2024 · Francisco Franco’s legacy looms large over Spain, shaping its politics, culture, and collective memory. In this article, we delve into the complexities of Franco’s rule and its …

Franco's mixture of promises and delays led Hitler to call Franco the "Latin charlatan." Despite ongoing sales of raw materials to Germany and logistical support for U-boats, Franco …

Nov 9, 2009 · Francisco Franco (1892-1975) ruled Spain as a military dictator from 1939 until his death. He rose to power during th...

Amid this crisis, Francisco Franco was a career officer who had earned a reputation for violent suppression during colonial wars, but he positioned himself as the man who could restore …