José Miaja, President of the National Council of Defense (spain) : All Data

José Miaja was the President of the National Council of Defense during the Second Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1939. He played a crucial role in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), leading the Republican forces against General Francisco Franco's Nationalist faction. Miaja's tenure witnessed significant battles, including the Siege of Madrid (1936-1939) and the Battle of Guadalajara (1937), where he successfully defended the capital and achieved a major victory against the Nationalists. Despite his efforts, the war ended in defeat for the Republic, leading to Franco's dictatorship and the end of the Second Spanish Republic.