Which major battle of the Spanish Civil War fought along the river from July to November 1938 represented the Republican army's last large-scale strategic offensive?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Battle of the Ebro
Analysis: The Battle of the Ebro (July 25 to November 16, 1938) was the longest and bloodiest engagement of the Civil War, culminating in the decisive defeat of Republican forces in Catalonia. Answer: Battle of the Ebro. Why not the others: Jarama (February 1937) halted Franco's encirclement of Madrid; Guadalajara (March 1937) saw the defeat of Italian fascist corps; Brunete (July 1937) was a shorter offensive west of Madrid.
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