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Bombing of Durango

1937 in Spain1937 in the Basque Country (autonomous community)Airstrikes conducted by ItalyAirstrikes during the Spanish Civil WarBattles of the Spanish Civil War
Conflicts in 1937Explosions in 1937History of BiscayItalian war crimes in SpainMarch 1937 in EuropeMassacres in 1937Nazi war crimes in SpainSpanish Civil War massacresStrategic bombing conducted by Italy
Durangoko bonbardaketa 1937ko martxoaren 31
Durangoko bonbardaketa 1937ko martxoaren 31

The bombing of Durango took place on 31 March 1937, during the Spanish Civil War. On 31 March 1937 the Nationalists started their offensive against the Republican held province of Biscay. As part of the offensive the Aviazione Legionaria and the Legion Condor bombed Durango, a town of 10,000 inhabitants that was also a key road and railway junction behind the frontline. Around 250 people are believed to have died in the bombing.

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Bombing of Durango
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Durangoko bonbardaketa 1937ko martxoaren 31
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