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The mortuary, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Spanish Civil War, c1936-c1939
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The mortuary, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Spanish Civil War, c1936-c1939
The mortuary, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Spanish Civil War, c1936-c1939. Barcelona was the scene of street fighting between different Republican factions between 3 and 8 May 1937. The Nationalist leader General Franco ordered the aerial bombing of the city in March 1938, with Italian aircraft dropping 44 tons of bombs. Barcelona fell to the Nationalists on 26 January 1939
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Barcelona Brutality Casualty Catalan Catalonia Catalu A Catalunya Civil War Corpse Dead Horror Killed Morgue Mortuary Print Collector21 Spanish Civil War Victim Violence Violent Wartime
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This powerful print captures the haunting aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Taken between 1936 and 1939, it showcases the mortuary where countless victims of this brutal conflict were laid to rest. The city itself became a battleground during May 1937 when different Republican factions engaged in fierce street fighting. The horrors escalated further when General Franco, leader of the Nationalists, ordered an aerial bombing campaign on Barcelona in March 1938. Italian aircraft dropped a staggering 44 tons of bombs onto the already war-torn city. This devastating assault marked a turning point as Barcelona eventually succumbed to Nationalist forces on January 26th, 1939. In this poignant image, we witness the consequences of violence and brutality that plagued Spain during these turbulent times. The lifeless bodies lying within the mortuary serve as grim reminders of lives lost and families torn apart by war. As we reflect upon this photograph from our vantage point in history, let us remember those who suffered amidst such chaos and destruction. It stands as a testament to resilience and serves as a stark reminder that even amidst darkness there is always hope for peace to prevail.
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