Around five thousand people died during the 200-kilometer exodus from Málaga to Almería, fleeing the violence of the Spanish Civil War.
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Around five thousand people died during the 200-kilometer exodus from Málaga to Almería, fleeing the violence of the Spanish Civil War.
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Synopsis
In Malaga, as Queipo de Llano's troops entered the city, thousands fled towards Almería. Four women and one man recount the perilous escape during La Desbandá. They faced bombings from sea, land, and air, carried out by the German army, Mussolini's forces, and Franco's troops. Over two hundred kilometers of treacherous road claimed the lives of around five thousand people. Many survivors sought refuge in France after the Spanish Civil War ended in 1939.
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Why Watch
- Meet survivors of 'La Desbandá' and hear their stories.
- Find out about the bombing by German and Italian forces.
- See the impact of the Spanish Civil War on civilians.
Did You Know
- Around five thousand people died during the exodus known as 'La desbandá'.
- The exodus covered a distance of 200 kilometers from Málaga to Almería.
- The documentary features testimonies from five survivors of the tragedy.
- The events took place during the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939.
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What was La desbandá?
La desbandá was an exodus during the Spanish Civil War where thousands of people, mostly women and children, fled from Málaga to Almería, facing attacks from various military forces.
How many people died during La desbandá?
Around five thousand people died on the two hundred kilometers of road during La desbandá.
Who were the main military forces involved in the attacks during La desbandá?
The main military forces involved in the attacks were the German army, Mussolini's army, and Franco's troops from the then Moroccan colony.
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