One of these attacks the reports: stated, though probably intended. originally against th area, was, deflected by accurate anti-aircraft fire.
Another attack on Alicante which was witnessed by the Commission was, according to the available evidence, directed against the port and marine station.
Alicante, the report declares, contains no munitions factories, and practically no troops or war materials.
At the time of the Commission's visit, imports to the port consisted only' of coal and food.
Regarding the raid on Barcelona on August 18, the Commission finds that the raid was either a deliberate attack on a civilian area, or a very badly aimed attack on the port area, conducted by an unskilled squadron.
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