reported by journalist George Steer
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The Bombing of Guernica was a devastating 1937 aerial attack during the Spanish Civil War that became an international symbol of civilian suffering and the horrors of modern warfare.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | historical event ⓘ |
| chronologicalRelation | occurred shortly after the Bombing of Guernica ⓘ |
| conflictContext | Spanish Civil War ⓘ |
| describes |
aerial bombardment of Guernica
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civilian casualties in Guernica ⓘ destruction of the town of Guernica ⓘ involvement of German Condor Legion ⓘ involvement of Italian Aviazione Legionaria ⓘ terror bombing tactics ⓘ use of incendiary bombs ⓘ |
| hasDate | 1937-04-27 ⓘ |
| hasImpact |
contributed to Guernica becoming symbol of civilian suffering
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documented early example of modern aerial terror bombing ⓘ influenced international public opinion on Spanish Civil War ⓘ raised international awareness of the Bombing of Guernica ⓘ |
| hasLocation |
Basque Country
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Guernica ⓘ Spain ⓘ |
| hasNotableAspect |
attribution of responsibility to German and Italian forces
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contradiction of Nationalist claims about the bombing ⓘ detailed eyewitness accounts of destruction ⓘ early documentation of civilian targeting in air war ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
George Steer
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The New York Times ⓘ
surface form:
New York Times
The Times ⓘ
surface form:
The Times (London)
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| hasSubject | Bombing of Guernica ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | newspaper report ⓘ |
| publicationType | war correspondence ⓘ |
| publishedIn |
The New York Times
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surface form:
New York Times
The Times ⓘ |
| refersTo | Bombing of Guernica ⓘ |
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