Battle of Mérida

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Calle Pablo Neruda, 2, 06800 Mérida, Badajoz, Spain

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N38° 53' 60" W6° 19' 60"   (38.9, -6.3333333333333) Start navigation »

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The Battle of Mérida saw Republican militia twice fail to halt the Spanish Army of Africa near the historic town of Mérida early in the Spanish Civil War.
The Nationalists routed the Republicans from the city on August 10, 1936 and secured control the following day, allowing General Juan Yagüe to surround and capture neighbouring Badajoz several days later.

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