Looking more like the script for the Spanish Civil war. (1936-1939) Allies of convenience. Heavy interference by Russia and their ally France and a biased press. Certain parts of Spain were never really were affected much. The patriots simply went along with it.

George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia The preface gives a good feeling of what went on. Orwell was a young English journalist that joined the Communists (there were many flavors) against (sometimes) the Anarchists (Antifa). It's a good listen and the Appendices try to explain the various parties.

Spoiler: The Commies and Anarchists lost but some of their objectives were achieved,

Looking more like the script for the Spanish Civil war. (1936-1939) Allies of convenience. Heavy interference by Russia and their ally France and a biased press. Certain parts of Spain never realtor were affected.

George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia The preface gives a good feeling of what went on. Orwell was a young English journalist that joined the Communists (there were many flavors) against (sometimes) the Anarchists (Antifa). It's a good listen and the Appendices try to explain the various parties.

Spoiler: The Commies and Anarchists lost but some of their objectives were achieved,