Condor Legion
German military unit assisting Nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Legion Condor" redirects here. For the World War II German bomber wing with this nickname, see Kampfgeschwader 53. For the 1939 German film, see Legion Condor (film).
The Condor Legion (German: Legion Condor) was a unit of military personnel[nb 1] from the air force and army of Nazi Germany’s Wehrmacht which served with the Nationalist faction during the Spanish Civil War. The Condor Legion developed methods of strategic bombing that were used widely during the Second World War. The bombing of Guernica was the most infamous operation by the Condor Legion. Hugo Sperrle commanded the unit's aircraft formations and Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma commanded the ground element.
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Active | July 1936 – March 1939 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Allegiance | Nationalist Spain |
Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
Decorations | Spanish Cross |
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Notable commanders | Hugo Sperrle Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen |
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Reconnaissance | Heinkel He 70 |
Transport | Junkers Ju 52 |
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