History Of Modern Spain: From The Na... | A Military

Following the defeat in the Spanish-American War (1898), the military redirected its focus to Northern Morocco, leading to the Rif Rebellion (1921–1927).

Chapters 3 and 4 detail the division of the military into Nationalist and Republican factions, often described as a "dress rehearsal" for World War II. A Military History of Modern Spain: From the Na...

Spain's modern military history is characterized by a cycle of lessons learned and quickly forgotten. This collection of essays traces the trajectory of the Spanish Army from its poor performance during the Napoleonic invasion (1808–1814) to its integration into NATO and the subsequent war on terror. It highlights a shift in the military’s identity: from a 19th-century vehicle for progress to a 20th-century bastion of conservatism, and finally to a modern professional force. 1. The 19th Century: Crisis and Reform Following the defeat in the Spanish-American War (1898),