What advantages did nationalists have over republicans in the spanish civil war? nationalists had a democratic government and an army of international volunteers. nationalists had the support of the united states and other democratic states. nationalists were led by the military and had a well-trained professional army. nationalists were led by the monarchy and had a well-funded professional army.

Explanation:

The civil  war in Spain that lasted from 1936 to 1939. It was fought between the Republicans and the Nationalists. Due to the international politics of that time the war was seen as class struggle, war of religion and struggle between communism and fascism.  It is also known as the Dress rehearsal for the Second world war.

One of the major advantage that the nationalists had was their military commanders, they came from the notorious army of Africa and were skilled, while the soldiers of Republican militias had not experience, military training. General Franco's leadership was also important for their victory. Foreign support, intervention and the arms and ammunition sent by other countries was also important, the supplies sent by the Germany and Italy were of higher quality than those sent to the Republicans by USSR.