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Battle of Madrid begins in 1936...
Battle of Madrid begins in 1936...
Item # 718508
November 09, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 9, 1936
* Battle of Madrid Spain begins
* Nationalists assault
* Spanish Civil War
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Rebels Bomb Madrid; Thousands Terrified By Midnight Sky Raid" with subhead. (see images) More on page 2 with related photo. Coverage on the beginning of the Battle of Madrid.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
AI notes: The Battle of Madrid began in November 1936 as Nationalist forces, led by General Franco and other commanders, launched a determined assault to capture Spain’s capital early in the Spanish Civil War. The city was strategically vital, and its fall would have dealt a severe blow to the Republican government. The Nationalists advanced rapidly from the northwest, expecting a quick victory, but met unexpectedly fierce resistance from a mix of Republican army units, local militias, and the newly arrived International Brigades composed of foreign volunteers. Intense urban combat erupted, with brutal street fighting, artillery bombardments, and aerial raids causing widespread destruction. Despite being outgunned and often less experienced, Republican defenders employed innovative defensive tactics, taking advantage of Madrid’s complex urban terrain. The prolonged defense of Madrid stalled the Nationalist advance, turning the battle into a symbolic struggle that galvanized Republican morale and international support. Ultimately, the failure to seize Madrid quickly marked a turning point, ensuring the city remained under Republican control for much of the war and signaling that the conflict would be longer and bloodier than initially anticipated.
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