Battle of Mérida (1936)

Battle of Mérida (Second Spanish Republic vs Nationalist rebels) took place in 1936 during Spanish Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1936
• Date: 10 August 1936
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Spanish Civil War
• Side A: Second Spanish Republic
• Side B: Nationalist rebels
• Commanders (A): Cpt. Carlos Rodríguez Medina
• Commanders (B): Lt. Col. Carlos Asensio, Lt. Col. Heli Rolando de Tella
• Casualties: 250 (Second Spanish Republic)
• Outcome: Nationalist victory
• Coordinates: 38.900°, -6.333°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Mérida · Wikidata entry