1945. LIBÉRATION. Following the footsteps of La Nueve

From 12 March to 12 June, in the Campo del Moro Gardens, there will be an exhibition that traces the history of the company of volunteers from thirteen nationalities, including 180 Spanish Republicans, who fought against fascism in the Second World War, from its beginnings in Algeria to its participation in key operations of the Allied advance towards Paris.

The highlight of the exhibition is the historic 'Guadalajara' M3 half-track, the armoured vehicle of La Nueve that, driven by former Spanish Republican combatants, was one of the first to reach Paris City Hall on the day of liberation. Its presence in Campo del Moro becomes a tribute to the decisive role that these Spanish volunteers played in the defeat of Nazism.

This exhibition, promoted by the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, takes place across two complementary spaces. In Paseo de Damas, ten panels have been set up to create a chronological journey, providing in-depth knowledge of the context and the operations in which La Nueve participated. The itinerary concludes at the Chalet de la Reina, where an immersive audiovisual presentation with images from this period provides an engaging experience that brings visitors closer to the atmosphere of the front and the key moments of 1944.