the bombing of durango took place on 31 march 1937, during the spanish civil war. on 31 march 1937 the nationalists started their offensive against the republican held province of biscay. as part of the offensive the "aviazione legionaria" and the "legion condor" bombed durango, a town of 10,000 inhabitants that was also a key road and railway junction behind the frontline. around 250 people are believed to have died in the bombing.