La Muela de Tuerel SCW (id:#61864)

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Teruel, Spain 1937-12-15 (1 other)

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Overview:

Previously released as "Teruel's Tooth". . . .Following the capture of Asturias, Franco's plan to attack Guadalajara was discovered, some say by a Republican spy disguised as a shepherd. The Republicans used the information to launch their own offensive, aimed at the capture of Teruel, on 15 December, a full week before the Guadalajara offensive was to begin. On 15 December, with snow falling, and without artillery or air support, Lister put his 11th Division over to the attack. They promptly encircled Teruel, advancing immediately to the ridge on its west side known as La Muela de Teruel ("Teurel's Tooth"). The commander of the garrison at Teurel, Colonel Rey d'Harcourt, withdrew his men into the buildings for a last stand.

Defender: Nationalist (2nd Battalion 'Gerona')  

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