Vintage Propaganda Posters of Spanish Civil War in 1937

1st May – We will attack!, 1937

The Spanish Civil War, fought from 1936 to 1939, was a complex conflict between the Republicans and Nationalists, both vying for control over Spain’s government and its future. The Republicans supported the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second Spanish Republic and consisted of various socialist, communist, separatist, anarchist, and republican parties. On the other hand, the Nationalists were an alliance of Falangists, monarchists, conservatives, and traditionalists led by General Francisco Franco.

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16th February – The flag of Popular Front will be higher than ever, 1937

This war had many dimensions and was viewed as a struggle between class, religion, dictatorship, and democracy, revolution, and counterrevolution, and between fascism and communism. In early 1939, the Nationalists emerged as the victors and ruled Spain until Franco’s death in November 1975.

Central Committee for the battleship Espana, 1937

The Spanish Civil War was infamous for the passion and political division it inspired, as well as the many atrocities committed on both sides. The Nationalists conducted organized purges to consolidate their future regime in the territories they captured. Meanwhile, mass executions also took place in areas controlled by the Republicans, with the participation of local authorities varying from location to location.

Defence of Madrid and Catalunya, 1937

The Spanish Civil War was a harrowing conflict that left an enduring mark on Spain and its people. The war is a stark reminder of how political ideologies can become so entrenched that they lead to devastating consequences.

Enlist!, 1937

Evacuate Madrid, 1937

FAI Fight for Humanity, 1937

First win the war. Fewer idle words!, 1937

Help Spain, 1937

Help the Hospitals, 1937

Illiteracy blinds your spirit, 1937

Internationalists, unite with Spanish people, 1937

Just one goal – Win the war (UGT), 1937

Our Brave Sailors, 1937

Physical Training Helps You to Fight!, 1937

Popular Front of Madrid, 1937

Read and distribute El Sindicalista (The Syndicalist), the official organ of party, 1937

Regional Federation of the transportation industry – CNT, 1937

She also wants to win the war, 1937

Socialism will forge a new Spain, 1937

Soldiers of the Republic, Attack! 1937

Stay alert!, 1937

Teach Your Comrade to Read, 1937

The claw of the Italian invader, 1937

The flag of victory (Republican Left), 1937

The Generalissimo cartoon, 1937

The Generalissimo cartoon, 1937

The National Youth Alliance – Guarantee of Victory, 1937

The sailors of Kronstadt, 1937

This is fascism, 1937

To win war, help Madrid, 1937

Today more than ever, Victory, 1937

UGT Workers organize competition in the face of war, 1937

Victory is ours!, 1937

Youth Defending the Union, 1937