Title

Spanish Republican barricade during the Siege of the Alcázar in Toledo in the opening stages of the Spanish Civil War.

Caption

Spanish Republican barricade during the Siege of the Alcázar 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

Date

20th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A38_317

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,1Mb) / 17,3in x 13,5in / 5198 x 4035 (300dpi)

Keywords

Spanish Republican barricade Siege Alcázar Toledo Spanish Civil War