Defensa del Alcázar

Synopsis of Defensa del Alcázar

Defensa del Alcázar is a historical account by Ángel Palomino that narrates the epic resistance of the Alcázar of Toledo during the Spanish Civil War. The book describes in detail the siege to which the defenders were subjected, including soldiers, civilians, and their families, and how they managed to resist for months despite the numerical and resource superiority of the Republican forces. Palomino highlights the courage, suffering, and determination of those besieged, turning their story into a symbol of resistance and heroism in times of war.