Málaga-Almería road massacre
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The Málaga-Almería road massacre was a massacre
in the Spanish Civil War
in February 8, 1937. After the arrival to Málaga of Nationalist troops
, about one hundred thousand civilians fled to Almería across the Málaga-Almería road. The civilans were shelled and bombed, and thousands perished.
Massacre
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in the Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil WarAlso known as The Crusade among Nationalists, the Fourth Carlist War among Carlists, and The Rebellion or Uprising among Republicans. was a major conflict fought in Spain from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939...
in February 8, 1937. After the arrival to Málaga of Nationalist troops
National Faction (Spanish Civil War)
The National faction also known as Nationalists or Nationals , was a major faction in the Spanish Civil War of 1936 to 1939. It was composed of a variety of political groups opposed to the Second Spanish Republic, including the Falange, the CEDA, and two rival monarchist claimants: the Alfonsists...
, about one hundred thousand civilians fled to Almería across the Málaga-Almería road. The civilans were shelled and bombed, and thousands perished.