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of the castle, using howitzers and mortars. These killed most of the 500 civilians who died during the siege. Horrified at the slaughter as bursting shells struck down soldiers and civilians alike, García Conde asked for terms at noon on 14 May. The surrender netted 7,000 Spanish soldiers as prisoners. During the siege, the
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1361:References
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315:Hostalrich
295:3rd Gerona
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350:La Bisbal
88:0°37′32″E
1469:25 April
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883:Valencia
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375:Figueras
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305:María
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206:9,000
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