Battle of Majorca a seaborne attack on the Balearic Islands seem to have surfaced independently in various Republican militia groups in the days following the joining of Ibiza, Formentera, and Majorca to Franco's Nationalist military rebellion. Already, on July 23, bomber squadrons struck Palma and Cabrera, and on August 1, a Republican expeditionary force from Menorca landed at Cabrera and resisted all efforts to dislodge it. These actions, however, and in particular the Majorca landings, were never approved by the Madrid government and had from the very beginning an air of confusion and improvisation. On August 2, Bayo assembled a column of Barcelona
Majorca Ratter Majorca Ratter Majorca Ratter (Catalan: "Ca Rater Mallorquí"; Spanish: "Ratonero mallorquín") is a Spanish breed of dog originating in the Balearic Islands. The origin of the breed is rather unclear, although its relationship with the Gos Rater Valencià is obvious, when taking on count the geographical proximity and historical references. In the early 20th century, Valencians migrated to the island of Mallorca and they might have brought ratters with them. Their purpose was to keep stables free from rodents. In addition to killing rodents, the Majorca Ratter has also been an excellent hare and rabbit hunter. Moreover, it has been