Battle of Badajoz (1936) 1936
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 August 1936 – 14 August 1936 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1936 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Interwar (1919–1938) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Spanish Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.8667, -6.9667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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 zones of Nationalist control (although actual contact with General Emilio Mola's northern troops was not established until September 8).
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