Irun
Town
Basque border town on the Bidasoa facing France, taken by the Nationalists in 1936.
Held by
- since 1789 Spain
- May 2, 1808 – June 21, 1813 France Military occupation
- September 3, 1936 – March 31, 1939 Nationalist Spain Military occupation
- June 6, 1944 – August 15, 1944 Germany Military occupation
Events here 3
- August 31, 1813 Battle of San Marcial
- October 7, 1813 Battle of the Bidassoa
- August 19 – September 5, 1936 Battle of Irún