Modern era · 1936
Siege of the Alcázar
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 favor of the Nationalists. 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.
- When
- 21 Jul 1936 – 27 Sept 1936
- Where
- Toledo
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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