Battle of Belchite

sobre la batalla de Belchite, (Guerra Civil Española 1936-39)

Photo Unit #: A064 Approach road to Belchite, to church and Fabrica. Taken in direction of Lincoln-Washington attack from Battalion's first position, Belchite: Sep 1937

Photo Unit #: A064 Approach road to Belchite, to church and Fabrica. Taken in direction of Lincoln-Washington attack from Battalion's first position, Belchite: Sep 1937
Página 50 del libro "Las Brigadas Internacionales", de Víctor Hurtado y José Luis Martín Ramos (DAU, 2013). El texto y el mapa narran el asalto republicano a Belchite en agosto-septiembre de 1937.

Fragmento de la página 50 del libro "Las Brigadas Internacionales", de Víctor Hurtado y José Luis Martín Ramos (DAU, 2013). El mapa recrea el asalto republicano a Belchite en agosto-septiembre de 1937.
Página 50 del libro "Las Brigadas Internacionales", de Víctor Hurtado y José Luis Martín Ramos (DAU, 2013). El texto y el mapa narran el asalto republicano a Belchite en agosto-septiembre de 1937.

Map of the Battle of Belchite in Spanish Civil War (24-8-1937 to 6-9-1937)

Photo Unit #: A050 Calle Joachim Coasta looking south from Plaza de la Republica (Plaza de Franco) road to Azoila, Belchite: Sep 1937

Photo Unit #: A050 Calle Joachim Coasta looking south from Plaza de la Republica (Plaza de Franco) road to Azoila, Belchite: Sep 1937

Destroyed houses in Belchite after the battle, September 1937

Photo Unit #: A338 During the battle, Belchite: Sep 1937 "Taken during the siege. Our shells exploding on the right. Note dominating position of Fascist-garrisoned Church."

Photo Unit #: A055 Falangist barracks, Belchite: Sep 1937

Photo Unit #: A055 Falangist barracks, Belchite: Sep 1937

Fascist POWs after the battle of Belchite, September 1937

Photo Unit #: D514 Fascists taken prisoner (150) Belchite: Sep 1938

Grabación de material audiovisual en Belchite para el programa Colofonia, de Aragón Televisión. Fotógrafo: Diego Muñoz.

Photo Unit #: A054 View looking down Calle Mayor from Goya Gate toward Fascist comandancia militar and Plaza de la Republica, Belchite: Sep 1937

Photo Unit #: A054 View looking down Calle Mayor from Goya Gate toward Fascist comandancia militar and Plaza de la Republica, Belchite: Sep 1937

International Brigadiers from the XI International Brigade volunteered on the side of the Spanish Republic at the Battle of Belchite (1937).
Historical Overview
Complete destruction of the town during a Republican offensive.
Quick Facts
Nationalists
- Commander: -
- Strength: ca. 3.000
- Casualties: ca. 2.500
Republicans
- Commander: Sebastián Pozas
- Strength: ca. 80.000
- Casualties: ca. 5.000
Strategic Context
Part of the Republicans' Zaragoza offensive.
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