What advantages did Nationalists have over Republicans in the Spanish Civil War?

The Nationalists were led by military officers, including Francisco Franco, and had the advantage of a disciplined, well-trained professional army. The Republicans had a more varied coalition, including volunteers and militias, rather than the same unified military leadership. Therefore, the correct choice is C: Nationalists were led by the military and had a well-trained professional army.

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