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Siege of the Alcázar

1936 in SpainAugust 1936 eventsBattles in Castilla–La ManchaBattles of the Spanish Civil WarConflicts in 1936
History of the province of ToledoJuly 1936 eventsSeptember 1936 eventsSieges involving SpainToledo, SpainUse American English from July 2019Use mdy dates from March 2018
Alcazar of Toledo Toledo, Spain Dec 2006
Alcazar of Toledo Toledo, Spain Dec 2006

The siege of the Alcázar was a highly symbolic Nationalist victory in Toledo in the opening stages of the Spanish Civil War. The Alcázar of Toledo was held by a variety of military forces in favour of the Nationalist uprising. Militias of the parties in the Popular Front began their siege on July 21, 1936. The siege ended on September 27 with the arrival of the Army of Africa under Francisco Franco.

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Siege of the Alcázar
Cuesta de Carlos V, Toledo

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Alcázar de Toledo

Cuesta de Carlos V
45002 Toledo
Castile-La Mancha, Spain
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Alcazar of Toledo Toledo, Spain Dec 2006
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