BATTLE // September 3, 1936
Battle of Talavera de la Reina
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Overview
The Battle of Talavera de la Reina was fought on 3 September 1936 in the Spanish Civil War. The Republicans, attempting to bar the road to Madrid at Talavera de la Reina, were defeated by the professional army of the Nationalists, with heavy casualties on both sides.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Second Spanish Republic10,000medium
- Nationalists3,500medium
Second Spanish Republic fielded a 2.9 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Second Spanish Republic1,000medium10% loss rate
- Nationalists1,000medium29% loss rate
Commanders (7)
Nationalists
- Antonio Castejón
teniente general
Carlos Asensiolieutenant general
Juan Yagüeteniente general
Second Spanish Republic
General Riquelmegeneral de división
- José Asensio Torrado
general
Juan Modestobrigadier general
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