This Week in Spanish Civil War History – Week 76: The Battle of Teruel 23 – 31 December 1937
December 23 Franco knows his planned Guadalajara offensive is futile, as Teruel needs all of the manpower in the area, despite anger from the German and Italian allies who want to take Madrid and end the war. December 25 In the small city of Cáceres in the far western region of Extremadura, 34 men are murdered, some taken from the dinner table during quiet Christmas Day … Continue reading This Week in Spanish Civil War History – Week 76: The Battle of Teruel 23 – 31 December 1937