jan 10, 1934 - Franco supresses strike
Description:
1934 Franco brutally suppressed a strike by Spanish miners in the Asturias region. Deploying colonial troops against the 'anti-Spain', mining towns were bombed and shelled. Franco declared, 'this is a frontier war against socialism, communism and whatever attacks civilisation'.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 10, 1934
Now
~ 92 years ago