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Moroccan Nationalist Troops landing in Spain; Spanish Civil
Photograph showing Moroccan troops of General Franco's Army of Africa disembarking from an aeroplane in Spain, 1936. At the start of the Spanish Civil War, the Nationalist Army of Africa was based in Morocco and had to be taken to Spain by aeroplane, as the Spanish navy had remained loyal to the Republican Government. Date: 1936
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Based Disembarking Franco Francos Landing Loyal Moroccan Morocco Nationalist Remained Republican Start 1936
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in history as Moroccan Nationalist Troops of General Franco's Army of Africa land in Spain during the Spanish Civil War in 1936. The image shows the troops disembarking from an aeroplane, symbolizing the beginning of a brutal conflict that would tear apart the country.
At the start of the war, Franco's forces were based in Morocco and had to be transported to Spain by air due to the loyalty of the Spanish navy to the Republican Government. This strategic move allowed Franco to quickly mobilize his troops and gain control over key territories.
The sight of these well-equipped and disciplined soldiers arriving on Spanish soil marked a turning point in the conflict, signaling Franco's determination to overthrow the Republican Government and establish his authoritarian regime. The presence of Moroccan troops also highlighted the international nature of support for both sides in this bloody civil war.
As we look back at this historic moment captured in black and white, we are reminded of the human cost and political complexities that defined one of Spain's darkest chapters. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how war can shape nations and alter destinies forever.
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