Battle of Bielsa pocket
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The Battle of Bielsa pocket took place between 14 April and 15 June 1938, during the Spanish Civil War. After the fall of the Aragon front, a Republican division, in April 1938, was surrounded by the Nationalists in the Cinca River Valley. The division, despite being heavily outnumbered, managed to hold until 6 July and then crossed the French frontier.
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Battle of Bielsa pocket | |||||||
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Part of the Spanish Civil War | |||||||
Location of Bielsa in Aragon. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spanish Republic | Nationalist Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Antonio Beltran |
José Solchaga José Iruretagoyena | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
7,000 men 4 artillery guns |
14,000 men 30 artillery guns | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown but high | Unknown | ||||||
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