Spanish Civil War (GW1936 Expansion)

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Spanish Civil War - Global War 1936 Expansion

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Part Number: GW1936_X_17

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Set Contents (-A)

8 Republican Infantry - Plum color
2 Republican Motorized Infantry - Plum color
2 Republican 122mm Artillery - Plum color
2 Republican T-26 Light Armor - Plum color
2 Republican T-34 M. Armor - Plum color
2 Republican I-16 Early War Fighter - Plum color
2 Republican Su-2 Tactical Bomber - Plum color
8 Nationalist Infantry - Yellow color
2 Nationalist Motorized Opel - Yellow color
2 Nationalist Artillery 105mm - Yellow color
2 Nationalist 38t Light Armor - Yellow color
2 Nationalist Medium Armor Pz III - Yellow color
2 Nationalist FW-190 Fighter - Yellow color
1 Nationalist De Ruyter Class CA - Yellow color
10 Nationalist Roundels
10 Republican Roundels
1 Spanish Blue Legion
1 German Condor Legion Marker
4 Communist International Brigade Marker
4 Supplies Marker
1 Espana 3d printed Battleship - Grey color

Admiral Edition Marker Contents (-B) (23 markers)

6 Spanish Blue Division Markers
4 CTV Markers
2 German Condor Legion Markers
1 Italian Aviazione Legionaria
1 Soviet Voluntary Pilots Marker
1 French Voluntary Pilots Marker
6 Communist International Brigade Markers
2 Army of Africa Markers

The Republican side included not only government forces but anarchist and socialist trade unions. Many militias were not under direct Government control, belonging to whatever labor union or local forces raised them. Many militia lacked discipline as well as artillery and support weapons. Spain built a number of I-16 fighter aircraft under license from the Soviet Union. Aircraft were purchased abroad some transferred to the Republican side through arms merchants in Belgium and Communist supporters in Mexico. The international communist movement took great interest in the Spanish Civil War. Somewhere between 30,000-32,000 foreign fighters travelled to Spain to fight for the communist cause. The fighters came in all sorts – communists, anarchists, unemployed workers, and adventurers. Though France remained neutral, the French communist party supported recruitment and provided uniforms. Brigades underwent intensive training and were well disciplined and highly motivated. In the Spanish Civil War, Stalin saw opportunity, not only to advance communism but to let the European powers exhaust themselves.

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5.0

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After purchasing the majority of the expansions available, I have to say that this is probably the most important expansion as it relates to impact on the outcome of the game. Came with plenty of pieces and roundels, many historically accurate. Highly recommended.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Alexander Echevarria from Illinois on 2/5/2018

Good Pieces, But A Little Short

This set provides all the pieces you need to play the Spanish Civil War Expansion or out of box, with one exception. The set does not include the naval units for Republican Spain: 1 heavy cruiser, 1 destroyer, and 1 coastal submarine. An easy work around is to use Soviet units. Otherwise an outstanding set.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Michael Scheffel from Dixon, MO on 2/18/2020

USMC (Ret.)

Lets be clear, if you are playing the game from 1936 on, then this expansion is fun to add. It will change how your setup would be had you started in 1939. You also need to have the armies that come with it. Great addition. I've not purchased the Spanish Civil War map yet but I will be. You can only spend so much at one time. The map for Spain looks amazing.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) David Macejka from Pennsylvania on 7/10/2019

Great Addition

Everything you need for war to officially break out in the Iberian Peninsula. These are HBG's usual high quality parts.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Sean from Virginia on 1/17/2021