Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Franco-Bahamonde2 August 1936
Troops of the rebellious Foreign Legion start their advance from Seville towards Madrid
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Troops of the rebellious Foreign Legion start their advance from Seville towards Madrid
Francos troops reach the western edge of Madrid
Forced back by the Republicans, despite support from XI international Brigade
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