british journalist george steer was able to visit the town immediately after the massacre. he wrote. the whole of guernica was soon in flames monday was the customary market day the market was full. all together the deaths may run into hundreds. many were forced to remain round the burning town lying on mattresses or looking for lost relatives and children. astonishment. incomprehension. steere concluded the raid on guernica is unparalleled in military history.
a few hours later the bombers returned home. the mission was considered a success. but. the town was quickly occupied by franco s troops tara had paid off. british journalist george steer was able to visit the town immediately after the massacre. he wrote. the whole of guernica was soon in flames monday was the customary market day the market was full. all together the deaths may run into hundreds. many were forced to remain round the burning town lying on mattresses or looking for lost relatives and children.