Pictures of World History: April 26, 1937: Beginning of modern air warfare – the German one "Legion Condor" destroys Guernica

85 years ago today, the German Air Force leveled a small town in the Basque Country: Guernica. The attack marked the beginning of modern air warfare and inspired Pablo Picasso to create one of his most famous works.

85 years ago today, the German Air Force leveled a small town in the Basque Country: Guernica. The attack marked the beginning of modern air warfare and inspired Pablo Picasso to create one of his most famous works.

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