SEA OF MUD.
GERMANS IN PARADE. VICTORY MARCH. MADRID, March 19. Two hours later than schedule the German Legion passed by the saluting base in the Victory Parade. The Germans were led by Baron von Riolitoien, who joined General Eranco at the saluting base. Rain fell throughout the parade and the road was a sea of mud by tintime the German tanks and artillery passed. General Franco stood at tinsalute for five hours. Herr Hitler sent General Franco the message: “The thoughts of myself and the German people are with you. May the Spanish troops enjoy a long period of peaceful reconstruction under your powerful leadership.”
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 145, 22 May 1939, Page 7
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106SEA OF MUD. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 145, 22 May 1939, Page 7
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