The Battle of Jarama (February 6–27, 1937) was an attempt by General Franco's Nationalists to dislodge the Republican lines along the river Jarama, just east of Madrid, during the Spanish Civil War. Elite Spanish Legionnaires and Moroccan Regulares from the Army of Africa forced back the Republican Army of the Centre, including the International Brigades, but after days of fierce fighting no breakthrough was achieved. Republican counterattacks along the captured ground likewise failed, resulting in heavy casualties to both sides:
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| - The Battle of Jarama (February 6–27, 1937) was an attempt by General Franco's Nationalists to dislodge the Republican lines along the river Jarama, just east of Madrid, during the Spanish Civil War. Elite Spanish Legionnaires and Moroccan Regulares from the Army of Africa forced back the Republican Army of the Centre, including the International Brigades, but after days of fierce fighting no breakthrough was achieved. Republican counterattacks along the captured ground likewise failed, resulting in heavy casualties to both sides:
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Strength
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- 55(xsd:integer)
- 25000(xsd:integer)
- ~30,000 infantry
- ~40 guns
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Commander
| - Enrique Líster
- Valentín González
- José Miaja
- Sebastián Pozas Perea
- Carlos Asensio
- Enrique Varela
- Fernándo Barrón Ortiz
- García Escámez
- Robert Merriman
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Caption
| - Bombers of the Nationalist air force
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Casualties
| - 6000(xsd:integer)
- 10000(xsd:integer)
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Result
| - Indecisive; strategic Republican Victory
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combatant
| - International Brigades
- Nationalist Spain
- Second Spanish Republic
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Place
| - Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain
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| - The Battle of Jarama (February 6–27, 1937) was an attempt by General Franco's Nationalists to dislodge the Republican lines along the river Jarama, just east of Madrid, during the Spanish Civil War. Elite Spanish Legionnaires and Moroccan Regulares from the Army of Africa forced back the Republican Army of the Centre, including the International Brigades, but after days of fierce fighting no breakthrough was achieved. Republican counterattacks along the captured ground likewise failed, resulting in heavy casualties to both sides:
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