3. Bombing Of Guernica Took Place
The raid took place on Monday the 26th of April. It was market day and many people from the countryside were visiting the town. Many farmers would have come to town to sell their produce. A large market would be held with people buying and selling goods, especially agricultural produce. As a result, the town of Guernica was particularly crowded and full of people. Some historians believe that the Germans deliberately targeted the city at this time in order to maximize the casualties. However, some have disputed that there was a market taking place at that time.
