Word: girona
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...When the steamer finally reached Valencia, Senor Sanchez Guerra rushed to General Girona, Captain-General of the district, and urged that the revolution be instantly launched, since one garrison had already revolted. General Girona hesitated, asked three hours in which to consider. Meanwhile Senor Sanchez Guerra addressed the garrison...
...fast," cautioned Senor Sanchez Guerra, "I have not come here to lead a riot but to lead a movement," and he returned to the Captain-General's office. Curtly he was informed that General Girona was surprised to learn of his presence in Valencia, and certainly could have no dealings with...
...know what that means!" exclaimed Senor Sanchez Guerra bitterly, and a few hours later he submitted quietly to arrest, saying blandly "I returned to my country simply as a traveler." At once General Girona offered his prisoner fruit, cakes and sherry, after which he saw him with all honor to a cell...
General Sanjurjo's sector at Melilla has been entrusted to Brigadier General Castro Girona; while the exceedingly important Ceuta area has been entrusted to General Berenguer...