MOBILISATION IN SPAIN
LARGE NUMBER OF MEN UNDER ARMS (8.0. W.) RUGBY, Nov. 18. Although only partial mobilisation has been ordered, Spain had already a large number of men under arms. Spain, in the last few years, jhas manufactured much war equipment. Vichy radio stated that all Spanish officers had been called to the colours. Several days ago German troops occupying Vichy France reached the Spanish border, and Allied troops have occupied the areas of North Africa adjoining Spanish territory. The Madrid correspondent of the “Evening Standard” says: “The mobilisation order was given after a long Cabinet session. The Air Force commander reported to Cabinet that reconnaissance flights had been made by unidentified aeroplanes over the Balearics and certain other outposts.” There is no information to indicate that Spain is taking this measure in fear of an impending blow from Germany, although that possibility is not ruled out, states a correspondent.
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Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23800, 20 November 1942, Page 5
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