Andy Rodker

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Posted: 02 Aug 2020


Taken: 02 Aug 2020

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Parque del Oeste, Madrid. Civil War fortifications.

Parque del Oeste, Madrid. Civil War fortifications.
These formed part of the defences of Madrid against the Nationalists led by Franco. They held out for three years, Franco deciding in the end to abandon the siege and concentrate on winning the north of Spain, which won him the war eventually.

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 José Manuel Polo
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Buen juego de luces y sombras.
... con la determinante ayuda de la aviación de la Legión Condor alemana. y la legionaria italiana que bombardearon poblaciones civiles e inermes como Gernika,(motivo del famoso cuadro de Picaso) Durango, etc. Por sorpresa, en día de feria y sin posible oposición...
3 years ago.
 William Sutherland
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Gorgeous capture! Stay well!

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3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
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Thank you!
Indeed! I am familiar with the history here, José Manuel.
3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
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Thank you, Jean!
3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club has replied
Indeed, but the barbarity of the Spanish Civil War lurks very close to the surface in these woods, Maurice and complete tranquility on a walk here just ain't possible 100%!
3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

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