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Basque Fact of the Week: Florentino Goikoetxea, Smuggler of Allied Airmen in WWII

January 23, 2022 buber 6 Comments

During World War II, the Basque Country occupied a special geopolitical position which provided unique opportunities to contribute to the effort against the Axis powers. The French side was of course occupied by Germany, but the Spanish side remained neutral. This led to networks to get soldiers, refugees, and politicians across the French-Spanish border and […]

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