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Bodies laid out after being machine-gunned, Barcelona, Spain, Spanish Civil War, c1936-c1939
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Bodies laid out after being machine-gunned, Barcelona, Spain, Spanish Civil War, c1936-c1939
Bodies laid out after being machine-gunned, 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 Print Collector21 Shot Spanish Civil War Victim Violence Violent Wartime
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This powerful print captures the devastating aftermath of a tragic event during the Spanish Civil War. Bodies, both male and female, are laid out in rows after being mercilessly machine-gunned in Barcelona, Catalonia. The city became a battleground between different Republican factions from 1936 to 1939. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the brutality and horror inflicted upon innocent victims during times of war. It reflects the senseless violence that plagued Spain during this tumultuous period, where countless lives were lost. Barcelona's fate was further sealed when General Franco, leader of the Nationalists, ordered an aerial bombing campaign on the city in March 1938. Italian aircraft dropped a staggering 44 tons of bombs onto its streets. Eventually, on January 26th, 1939, Barcelona fell into Nationalist hands. In this photograph's monochrome composition lies not only sorrow but also resilience and strength amidst adversity. It stands as a testament to those who perished and suffered at the hands of war's cruelty. As we reflect upon this image captured by an unknown creator from that era, it is essential to remember the human cost behind conflicts like these – lives shattered by violence and families torn apart by loss. This print preserves history's painful truths while urging us never to forget our shared responsibility for peace in our world today.
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