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Siege of the Alcázar
1936 • Kastilien Belagerung
Historical Overview
Symbolic defense of a Nationalist academy in Toledo.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Nationalist victory.
Nationalists
- Commander: José Moscardó
- Strength: ca. 1.000
- Casualties: ca. 100
Republicans
- Commander: Francisco Largo Caballero
- Strength: ca. 8.000
- Casualties: ca. 500
Strategic Context
Relief of the besieged by Franco delayed the assault on Madrid.
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