Military & Warfare

Basque Army Surrendered to Italian Forces

The Basque Army surrendered to the Italian Corpo Truppe Volontarie following the Santoña Agreement, marking a significant event during the Spanish Civil War. This surrender occurred as Basque forces, overwhelmed by the advancing Francoist troops, sought to negotiate terms of capitulation. The agreement effectively transferred control of the Basque territories into the hands of Italian and nationalistic forces, altering the dynamics of the conflict in northern Spain and contributing to the eventual success of Francisco Franco's regime.

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