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Spanish Civil War Evacuation

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Introduction - Humanitarian Relief in Spain

During the Spanish Civil War the Royal Navy played an important humanitarian role. Between July 1936 and April 1939 ships from the Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleets rescued thousands of people fleeing war torn Spain.

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Refugee children being shown a few games by HMS Devonshire's PT instructor, February 1939. (RNM)
Refugee children being shown a few games by HMS Devonshire's PT instructor, February 1939. (RNM)

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