Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) El Merengue (May 1938)

The "el Tossal de Déu" elevation, known from May 1938 as "El Merengue" in Segre front (near Camarasa) , was one of the defensive elements in so-called "Merengue Defensive Line", which extended from Masia Botet to (Cal Massagué) to Merengue itself. Its defense was vital for the National fascist troops, while for the Republicans who unsuccesfully mounted attack after attack it was an obstacle full of dangers and pitfalls. The fascists troops held their position. The failed Republican attack ended with a tragic loss of human life. 26th or 27th May 1938, at night, the last sourrounded republican unit was executed by fascists troops. 170-180 republican soldiers died.

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