The Spanish Civil War - Closing

The military developments in Spain are numerous
and well recorded; but important aspects of the civilian
experience also need to be remembered. On the Republican
side these included the rapid advances in education and the
dramatic, though short-lived, change in the role of women.
The most radical social innovation was the development
of self-management in industry and agriculture. In fact, the
conflict is best remembered in human terms: the clash of beliefs,
the ferocity, the generosity and selfishness, the hypocrisy of
foreign diplomats and ministers, the betrayals and political
manoeuvres and above all, the bravery and self-sacrifice.