Battle of Badajoz

When

12 Aug 1936 – 14 Aug 1936

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

38.87° N, 6.97° W

Description

1936 battle

Spanish civil war fight

The Battle of Badajoz was one of the first major engagements of the Spanish Civil War, resulting in a tactical and strategic Nationalist victory, however at a significant cost in time and troops. After several days of shelling and bombardment, Nationalists stormed the fortified border city of Badajoz on August 14, 1936, cutting off the Spanish Republic from neighbouring Portugal and linking the northern and southern…

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• Spanish Civil War17 Jul 1936 · Civil war · Deaths 440,000