Which Basque industrial city suffered catastrophic aerial bombing on April 26, 1937, carried out by the German Condor Legion and Italian Aviazione Legionaria?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Guernica
Analysis: Guernica was bombed on April 26, 1937, by Nazi Germany's Condor Legion in support of Franco's northern offensive, inspiring Pablo Picasso's famous anti-war painting. Answer: Guernica. Why not the others: Bilbao fell to nationalist troops later in June 1937 after the Iron Ring was broken; San Sebastián fell in September 1936; Vitoria was held by nationalist forces from the start.
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