Bombing of Barcelona
The Bombing of Barcelona was a series of airstrikes led by Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany supporting the Franco-led Nationalist rebel army, which took place from 16 to 18 March 1938, during the Spanish Civil War. Up to 1,300 people were killed and at least 2,000 were wounded.
| Bombing of Barcelona | |||||||
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| Part of the Spanish Civil War | |||||||
Aerial photo of bombs exploding in Barcelona | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Spanish Republic |
Nationalist Spain Italy Germany | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Andrés García Calle | Vincenzo Velardi | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Anti-aircraft artillery |
Unknown number of He-51 fighters Unknown number of Sa-79 and Sa-81 Italian bombers | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1,000–1,300 civilians dead 2,000 civilians wounded | None | ||||||
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