Anarchist Resistance Against the Franco Regime in 1948

• A detailed account of anarchist underground activities, armed struggle, and logistical operations against the Franco regime between May and July 1948.
• Operations spanned both sides of the Pyrenees, involving bank robberies, jailbreaks, and the creation of front companies for resistance financing.

Key Operations and Infrastructure

• Zaragoza Logistics: Activists established the 'Empresa de Transportes Galicia' as a legal cover to facilitate the movement of supplies, false currency, and weapons for anti-Franco operations.
• Ocaña Prison Break: On May 8, 1948, a group of 12 prisoners attempted a mass escape through a 13-meter tunnel; while some successfully fled, others were eventually recaptured.
• French Operations: Laureano Cerrada expanded the movement’s infrastructure by founding 'Rapid París' in July 1948, a transport company used to smuggle goods and resources across the border.

Armed Conflict and Repression

• Urban Guerrilla Actions: High-profile militants like the Sabaté brothers and Josep Lluís Facerías conducted raids on factories and banks in both France and Spain to fund the resistance.
• Escalation of Violence: A deadly trap set by police in Barcelona on June 13, 1948, resulted in the death of activist Ramón González Sanmartí and injuries to several others.
• Widespread Resistance: Beyond the central hubs of Catalonia, guerrilla groups remained active in regions like Badajoz and Seville, performing expropriations and sabotaging telecommunications infrastructure to defy the dictatorship.