Spanish Civil War - Battle of Irun - Smoke from fires
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Spanish Civil War - Battle of Irun - Smoke from fires
Fires burning during the Battle of Irun (Gipuzkoa Region, Basque A.C.), which raged during the Spanish Civil War between 19th August and 5th September 1936 - view from the sea. Date: 1936
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ablaze Basque Billowing Billows Burning Fierce Fires Gipuzkoa Irun Region 1936
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intense and destructive Battle of Irun during the Spanish Civil War, which took place between August 19th and September 5th, 1936, in the Gipuzkoa Region of the Basque Country in Spain. The image, taken from the sea, reveals the billowing smoke rising from the fires that had set the landscape ablaze. The fierce battle between Nationalist and Republican forces left a trail of devastation in its wake, with entire towns and villages reduced to ashes. The smoke plumes, thick and dark, stretch high into the sky, a stark reminder of the intensity of the conflict that raged below. The coastal area, once a picturesque and peaceful scene, now stands as a testament to the violence and chaos that engulfed Spain during this tumultuous period in its history. The Battle of Irun marked a significant turning point in the Spanish Civil War, with the Nationalists ultimately gaining control of the region and pushing the Republicans back towards Madrid. This historical photograph offers a haunting glimpse into the past, a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on communities and the environment.
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