Military uprising against the government of the Republic and start of the Civil War.
The Northern offensive begins: 31st March. Bombing of Durango.
26 April 1937. Bombing of Gernika
The Condor Legion and Aviazione Legionaria in Franco’s service bombed Gernika for more than three hours, causing heavy casualties and 85.225% destruction.
The Times publishes George L. Steer's account and news of the bombing of Gernika spreads around the world.
Gernika is occupied by rebel troops.
Mass evacuations begin.
Following the bombing of Gernika and other Basque towns, mass evacuations of Basque children to the UK, France and other parts of Europe begin.
19 June: Fall of Bilbao
12 July 1937: Picasso exhibits ‘Guernica’ at the International Exhibition in Paris
29 August: Last bombing raid on Basque soil.
Devastated Regions sets up a commission for the reconstruction of Gernika.
On 12 October 1939, Gernika became an adopted town in order to begin reconstruction work.
Work begins on the reconstruction of Gernika, carried out by the Directorate General for Devastated Regions.
