Lego Spanish Civil War - Siege of Madrid 1936

Here's a unique WW2 era Lego Stop motion film I've made about the Spanish Civil War, featuring a dude with a familiar name. Oliver Winterbottom continues his family tradition of fighting in wars by enlisting in the International Brigade units. In late 1936, the capital of the Spanish Republic, Madrid, is attacked by the Rebel Nationalist Army led by General Francisco Franco. With the support of Germany and Italy, the Nationalists attempt to take the city by the end of the year but the valiant and staunch defense of Madrid's citizens with the support of the Popular Army, the International Brigades, the CNT-FAI, the POUM, and other groups, the capital never fell to Franco's forces.
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[@JS-gc7kf]

*UNIFORM GUIDE* Nationalist Army - Light Tan uniforms (Army Regulars), Isabelino side caps w/ green trousers (Spanish Foreign Legion), Red Berets (Carlists), Red Fez (Moroccan Regulars), white uniforms (Portuguese Volunteers “Viriatos”) Republican Army - Green & Dark Tan (Army Regulars), Civie clothes w/ gear (Madrid Militia, International Volunteers, CNT-FAI militia) Brown/Dark Tan (CNT-FAI Militia) Equipment/weapons used by both sides: M1926 Army Uniform, M1915/M1926 Adrian Helmet, M1926 Spanish Helmet, M1893 and M1916 Spanish Mauser, MP28, Astra Handguns, Isabelino or Gorillo (Garrison Caps)

[@zab22]

Oh thank you

[@tapesayshowdy]

Im still confused because both sides also use dark tan uniform s and use the same helmets

[@JS-gc7kf]

@@tapesayshowdyIt is confusing since both sides tend to have the same uniforms in the civil war (part of the mainland Spanish Army joined the Fascists side at the start of the conflict while the rest remained loyal to the Republican government). I made the Fascists with dark tan wear OD Green Gorillos and M26 Spanish Helmets while the Republicans that wear dark tan wear khaki/tan Gorillos and Adrian helmets so it's easier to identify. Later on throughout the war, Adrian Helmets along with light Khaki/Tan Gorillos (the tassel was absent) would become more of a typical Popular Army uniform. Nationalist Regulars were often seen sporting the OD Green Infantry Gorillos with the red tassels and M26 Spanish Helmets, sometimes a few M30 Czechs were issued but those were worn by the Republicans too

[@tapesayshowdy]

@@JS-gc7kf ok!

[@Leopard_Tank]

this gives me nostalgic lego brickfilms vibes.

[@JS-gc7kf]

I'll be making an extended version of this, fellas, stay tuned! EDIT: After much time in research as well as improving my customized minifigures, I may as well do a remake film of this battle.

[@adnanbenic8713]

When? Its been 11 months man💀 also i have watched this video like 10 times, thats how good it is.

[@JS-gc7kf]

@@adnanbenic8713 not sure man, it aint easy when you have a full time job, school, and hobbies like reenacting and this! I may end up doing a remake because there are loads of mistakes i wanna correct in this video 🤔 I also appreciate your passion for this video, haha, thank you

[@adnanbenic8713]

I can understand that so yeah! And i can wait!

[@JS-gc7kf]

@@adnanbenic8713 alright cool! just doing my best, man haha😎 im exploring different battles of the spanish civil war and will do other different topics here and there, will upload another teaser sometime this month. 👀

[@adnanbenic8713]

Intresting! And also you can use a ppd-40 (bassicly a ppsh-41) and you can make it out of a type 99 submachine gun and ppsh-41 magazine! And also good luck!

[@legowardude610]

Very good and I love how the uniforms are accurate

[@AS_Stopmotions]

Please tell me where you got this sound effect from 15:07

[@AS_Stopmotions]

The death sound effect

[@JS-gc7kf]

from a video of SFX long ago that got deleted sadly

[@BudgetTube12]

This is amazing

[@Redleg4380]

You deserve more attention this is genuinely one of the best world war era films I’ve ever seen

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thank you man. The only thing I can do for now is abide my time. Hopefully there will be more interest in the Spanish Civil War that other people make animations on it. For now, I'll pop up some more SCW films.

[@legostopmotion888]

Love it so much! 20 minutes is very impressive. This is very amazing. (Also may I ask where you got the sound effects? Might use some for my film. Also I don’t know so so so much about the Spanish civil war and in my animation I am going to incorporate something but I’m not sure if it’s historically accurate. May I ask how the Republicans organized offensives where did the men go to join into the attack? Thanks! Also great animation again!

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thx bro, the sounds are from old movies and games I loved as a kid. As for most Republican units, militias typically formed up throughout Republican-held territories like cities and villages. Training was pretty basic, equipment poor, and experience minimal in contrast to the seasoned veterans of Franco’s troops who fought in the Rif War. The supplies and logistics was a problem throughout the Popular Army in the early days of the war (still is ‘till the end of the war tbh) but much of the problems including lack of army centralization was attempted to be addressed in late 1936 when the Rep Government reorganized the Popular Army. The Mixed Brigades eventually became a typical unit of the Popular Army and Militias had to be intergrated. Certain militia groups like the POUM disliked that since they prefer to doing their own thing rather than having to follow a centralized military hierarchy. Anyways good luck to your Zaragoza film, I look forward to seeing it man

[@legostopmotion888]

Ok thanks so much this is very helpful!!

[@brickwizardstudio]

Absolutely great in my opinion. Seems like there're only a few amount of people doing stop motions about the Spanish civil war

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thank you! Hopefully that changes, I aspire to draw more interest in this conflict that is underrated compared to WWII and Vietnam.

[@toplolegostudios9568]

This is masterpiece! I love everything about this animation 🪖

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thank you!

[@alangrauherrero7842]

Es muy buena la animación y se ve muy fluida pero hasta que no sacan la bandera los del bando sublevado no sabes quien en de cada bando.

[@JS-gc7kf]

Gracías y no problema! Tengo una nota para explicar que la differencia con los uniformen del Republicanos y las fascistas/nacionalistas. Un salud!

[@alangrauherrero7842]

@@JS-gc7kf Y también dentro del bando republicano tampoco se distingue las diferentes facciones entre brigadistas, stalinistas, anarcosindicalistas y republicanos

[@LegomotionsYT]

11:47 Was that Sgt. Winterbottom I just saw?

[@JS-gc7kf]

no that’s one of his sons lol

[@LegomotionsYT]

​@@JS-gc7kfI suppose being a soldier runs in the family

[@Lucky-vt5dl]

Kept seeing this pop up in my recommended, so glad I finally gave it a shot. The mix of classic parts and newer products as well as the sounds and animation in general, this is incredible and reminds me of when I used to watch MrPearlJack religiously when I was younger. Keep it up if you can bro, this should get a lot more attention than it does

[@JS-gc7kf]

thanks man, this means a lot to me! I grew up watching classic lego war films in the early 2010s so I wanted to give my animations that classic feeling! I also grew up watching 60s-90s war and action movies which is why I mix up modern and old SFX. Wait ‘till you see my upcoming Spanish Civil War and Vietnam films! 😎

[@Lucky-vt5dl]

@@JS-gc7kf can’t wait!

[@stuffandmorestuff96]

The infantry charge was pretty cool and I think the use of cotton balls for smoke screen was a nice touch. Good job!

[@JS-gc7kf]

ty bro

[@blitzcrieg101]

Way to go! Finally a brickfilm about the Spanish Civil War! I've been waiting for a long time. I wanted to do one myself, but I ran out of time to do that. Good job man! It was really good!

[@JS-gc7kf]

haha thanks dude, took me months to make this. If anything, pursue making that video. We need more LEGO SCW films!

[@blitzcrieg101]

@JS-gc7kf yes we do! However, my generation is starting college, etc. Maybe this next one will!

[@lganimations6365]

Really love your movements, the special effects are also pretty simple and awesome. Cant wait to see your next project

[@JS-gc7kf]

many thanks!

[@josten8044]

Very well made movie! I love the use of cardboard at the beginning for blown out buildings. The audio effects are amazing. The use of what looks like overlayed Microsoft paint for muzzle flashes, bullets, and empty casings is a nice innovation from the standard cotton fiber or orange disks. And of course cotton smoke and play dough blood are still nice effects that hold up after several years, you can never go wrong there. And do i hear World at War music near the end? I love that Very talented! I hope you have the energy for future movies!

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thank you for the constructive feedback! I'm glad you appreciate the details I added in and I hope to improve them drastically in my future videos! Please stay tuned for more of my SCW films

[@davilioses8225]

Great to have you back! A superbly composed, lengthy piece of animation! I like the use of hand-drawn effects, though I will say they'll need some more work. Also at 11:25, that one line from We Were Soldiers!

[@juannlja]

It will be really great if we can see more other lego spanish civil war battles such as battle of ebro, battle of brunete, battle of guadalajara, etc

[@JS-gc7kf]

iExacto! I’m currently working on the battle of Irún, another early engagement in the Civiil war which will star the Legionarios y Carlist Requetés. Ebro is also in my plans as well as Jarama and Lopera

[@juannlja]

I am sure other battles featuring lego combatants related to the Spanish Civil War such as this battle of Madrid that will be great and gain many views. This is one of the best lego combat videos I have ever seen. Bravo...

[@marisolnolascosalazar6242]

Es el único stopmotion de guerra que entiendo ❤

[@cheng3580]

Wow this is fantastic. Hope to see more films soon.

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thank you, for sure there will be more. I'm currently working on one from the POV of the Legionarios

[@HipsteDemocratici]

Viva la Republica

[@s3m1f64]

¡Viva!

[@runninginthe40s]

Nice never done topic also the emp ist cool to see 🤔 Small disclaimer somtimes its a bit hard to see which side is who i mean its hard and you kinda tryed it to let the reps look like militias and less uniformed and the facist gar more regonizeble with there foregin units

[@JS-gc7kf]

Fr, from all the cesspool that is of Spanish Civil War uniforms, I attempted to make the clothing on both sides distinguishable without sacrificing too much historical accuracy or becoming too farb. You can see the pinned comment I wrote as a reference on who’s who

[@ComradeRazer]

This video needs at least 100k views.

[@Jackpesaurus99]

Great work dude, honetly first time I've ever seen a Spanish Civil brickfilm and as spaniard myself it makes me happy to see some representation.

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thanks man, I just happen to get interested in SCW because I was building a Fascist army regular and Carlist Requeté Milicano kits for SCW reenacting. I thought SCW needed some brick films

[@Jackpesaurus99]

@@JS-gc7kf It does indeed

[@aaronjackson9816]

I love this Lego ww2 video bro, you did an outstanding job of making this, I am also excited to see an extended version of it! 😎❤😎❤😎❤

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thanks bro. The extended version will def have more content which will be much longer than this video! This "theatrical release" lacks some aspects for the story but it will be addressed in the "Extended cut".

[@RandomThingsIdo45]

This is a masterpiece in my opinion! You have a lot of talent that I wish To embrace someday 😅 this felt like a real classic Hollywood cinematic film that’ll I definitely would’ve enjoyed as a kid.

[@JS-gc7kf]

My many thanks! I was inspired by old war films I saw as a kid (Longest Day, All Quiet on the Western Front, The 300 Spartans etc) to use classic SFX and set the vintage atmosphere for my animations! Definitely something I would've enjoyed as a kid so I agree with ya lol

[@TheRandomBricc]

This was awesome! Glad to see another upload

[@HBAnimation923]

Absolutely great job, keep up the animation!

[@jazack7441]

This an incredible animation! You did a great job

[@JS-gc7kf]

Many thanks

[@zab22]

Cool

[@biwanimation]

Excellent work 👍 keep up

[@OperatorJackYT]

*MAN I LOVE THIS!!* your amazing XD

[@OperatorJackYT]

Bro I really used xd back then wtfffffffffff

[@tapesayshowdy]

yo js820 may i ask where you got the voicelines

[@projectspartaface9085]

cool

[@projectspartaface9085]

this is pretty long compared to the other videos you made

[@JS-gc7kf]

Yea thx, this took me like 3 months lol

[@projectspartaface9085]

yes

[@ksw2056]

Really good animation.

[@redandblueofficialchannel5932]

Congratulations! Great job!

[@JS-gc7kf]

Haha thank you! I remember playing your mod a while ago when I was bored, was messing around the battles with bots. Your mod actually helped drive my aspiration to do Spanish Civil War reenacting. Thanks again! I'll be making more SCW films!

[@redandblueofficialchannel5932]

@JS-gc7kf I felt somehow the influence, dont ask me why. Btw we are working on a new version v5, just in case you're interested!

[@wristrocketspammer33]

Great work man

[@vietnambrickproductions4052]

how do you get this lighting? its sick

[@JS-gc7kf]

I accidentally spilled sepia over my film lol

[@vietnambrickproductions4052]

@@JS-gc7kf bro what

[@JS-gc7kf]

@@vietnambrickproductions4052 jk man, i just added a bit of sepia on my clips

[@delisatupper8066]

Vivi la rebels

[@s3m1f64]

no

[@justMikec]

Great job! Your attention to detail is excellent. The story is complicated but very well told, and your camera work is very good. Please do more.

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thank you, I appreciate it! I am working on another early war engagement based on the Battle of Irún which will feature the Fascists, particularly the Carlists and the Legionarios. Stay tuned!

[@justMikec]

@@JS-gc7kf I really think you have the right idea. Developing a story around the Spanish Civil War could be fascinating in that it's probably one of the least known stories of the World War II era. Good luck and I hope it's excellent! just subscribed by the way.

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thanks Mike! I am also involved in WW2, Vietnam, and SCW reenacting so in some ways, many of the small details you notice and action you see in the film are from experience lol. I hope to have more people be interested in the Spanish Civil War because it is indeed an interesting conflict in the WW2 era. Through my story telling, I hope it helps people learn about this complicated war, this is something you don’t see everyday. Honestly, I’m tired of doing WW2 films and seeing like one WW2 battle get like 30 animations on KZbin in one month, so I’m exploring other topics of this time.

[@justMikec]

@@JS-gc7kf I've always been of the opinion that telling a great story is the key to making a great film, and that holds true whether the movie is a Lego stop motion film or a multi-million dollar Hollywood production. If there's no story, it's a waste of time. With SCW you've got a GREAT story on your hands! It's all a matter of how you want to tell it. . . , and if it's any help one of the greatest of our American writers did a bang-up job with it in "For Whom The Bell Tolls." You should be so successful (LOL!).

[@justMikec]

AND . . . I'm with you on getting away from creating one "War Movie" after another. I'm still very new at this stop motion business, but it seems as if once you've developed your technique for showing a gunfight doing it over and over again is not only easy but downright boring. It's the story. The story is everything!!

[@brickmachinesbelgium]

Amazing stop motion !!

[@Danistopmotioner09]

De donde conseguiste esos cascos

[@JS-gc7kf]

Esos son de Brickforge y Brickmania

[@Blue_Shamu_Gaming]

Amazing work

[@studios7973]

Nice references

[@wristrocketspammer33]

Where do you get the helmets?

[@JS-gc7kf]

I got them from Brickforge

[@wristrocketspammer33]

@@JS-gc7kf Thx, I'll check it out

[@repolvo_productions]

are u spanish?? Btw this stopmotion is great!!

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thanks dude! I’m Filipino

[@repolvo_productions]

@@JS-gc7kf oleee chaval, otro creador de stopmotions hispano!! Se viene colab? Jeje

[@JS-gc7kf]

@@repolvo_productions Por supuesto hermano! Podemos un collab animar y tengo mucho soldados del nacionalista/republicano Española para otre guerra civil películas. Se planeas guerra civil española peliculas para animar en un futuro?

[@repolvo_productions]

@@JS-gc7kf pásame discord o algo y hablamos por ahí

[@repolvo_productions]

....?

[@legolasstudios]

Que viva españa coño. Also kudos to you for making a film about our war which is not a very recognized one!

[@JS-gc7kf]

Thanks man! Expect more coming soon!

[@s3m1f64]

🟥🟨🟪

[@legolasstudios]

@@s3m1f64 Ni república ni pollas, aqui es la democracia

[@JS-gc7kf]

@@s3m1f64 Viva la Republica, compañero!

[@bacon_1866]

Por Dios, Por La Patria, Y El Rey

[@JS-gc7kf]

Arriba Españaaaaa

[@studios7973]

First

[@JS-gc7kf]

...to be conscripted in Franco's army, you're going to the Aragon Front, buddy

[@OperatorJackYT]

@@JS-gc7kf Ha gotem

[@s3m1f64]

¡Viva la República! ❤💛💜

[@JS-gc7kf]

iViva!