Along the Ebro SCW (id:#62021)

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Asco, along the Ebro River, Spain 1938-07-25 (4 others)

Overview:

Previously released as "Ay Carmela". . .On 24 July 1938, General Rojo, Chief of Staff, proposed a diversionary attack to save Valencia. The plan was to attack north of the Nationalist's salient, to the Mediterranean, forcing a passage across the great River Ebro at several points. To accomplish the plan, a new 'Army of the Ebro' was created under Modesto, consisting of 5th, 12th and 15th Army Corps with the 18th in reserve. Nationalist troops were taken by surprise across the wide front and a deep wedge was driven into their lines. One place where Nationalist troops functioned in good order was at Asco, where the Merida Battalion was assaulted by units of the Republican 35th Division.

Defender: Nationalist (XVI Battalion Merida, Local Reserves)  

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