Antonio Escobar Huerta (14 November 1879 – 8 February 1940) was a Spanish military officer.
Biography Escobar was a Catholic and a conservative. At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, he was a colonel of the Spanish Civil Guard in the city of Barcelona. He remained loyal to the republican government and on 19 July with his 800 men aided decisively to the defeat of the coup in Barcelona.Beevor, Antony. (2006). The Battle for Spain. The Spanish Civil War. Penguin Books. London. p.67 Later he was promoted to General, and in January 1939, he led the Republican forces in the failed Valsequillo Offensive.Thomas, Hugh. (2001) The Spanish Civil War. Penguin Books. London. p. 848 On 16 February 1939, he was one of the officers who said to the Prime Minister Juan Negrín that further military resistance was impossible. In March 1939, he was the commander of the Extremadura Army, supported Casado's coup and crushed the Communist resistance in Ciudad Real.Jackson, Gabriel. (1967). The Spanish Republic and the Civil War, 1931-1939. Princeton University Press. Princeton. p.472
On 26 March 1939, he was captured by the Nationalists and executedThomas, Hugh. (2001) The Spanish Civil War. Penguin Books. London. p. 899 on 8 February 1940 in Barcelona.:es:Antonio Escobar Huerta He was buried in the Montjuïc Cemetery, Barcelona.
See also List of people executed by Francoist Spain
Notes
References Beevor, Antony. (2006). The Battle for Spain. The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939. Penguin Books. London. Jackson, Gabriel. (1967). The Spanish Republic and the Civil War, 1931-1939. Princeton University Press. Princeton. Thomas, Hugh. (2001). The Spanish Civil War. Penguin Books. London.