Siege of Gijón (1936 AD)

Siege of Gijón (Spanish Republic & Antifascist Worker and Peasant Militias vs Nationalist Spain) took place in 1936 AD during Spanish Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1936 AD
Date: 1936-08-16
Era: Modern
Conflict: Spanish Civil War
Side A: Spanish Republic, Antifascist Worker and Peasant Militias
Side B: Nationalist Spain
Commanders (A): Maj. José Gállego Aragüés, Manuel Otero
Commanders (B): Col. Antonio Pinilla
Casualties: approx. Unknown600 killed
Outcome: Republican victory
Coordinates: 43.533°, -5.700°

Read more

Wikipedia article on Siege of Gijón · Wikidata entry

Open the interactive WarAtlas → · Play today's daily challenge →

Siege of Gijón (1936 AD)

Siege of Gijón took place in 1936 AD. Spanish Republic & Antifascist Worker and Peasant Militias vs Nationalist Spain. Approx. Unknown600 killed casualties. Part of Spanish Civil War. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.