5 ottob 1934 anni - The Revolution of October 1934

Descrizione:

Workers from a range of left-wing trade unions joined the revolt against the inclusion of CEDA ministers in the cabinet, working together to fight local authorities (including the police and the Civil Guard) to establish control of the province. By October 6th, the workers had successfully taken control of Oviedo, Asturias' provincial capital. Revolutionaries were quick to turn against their enemies. A total of 58 churches were burnt; businessmen were held hostage and 31 right-wing supporters and clergy-men were murdered, often in the most barbaric of ways.