The Story of the Alcazar at Toledo

Franco ordered an advance on Toledo, where a Nationalist garrison under the command of Colonel Jose Mascardo had been besieged inside the Alcazar. As with many rescues of beleaguered garrisons throughout history, the actual impact on the ground of this relief was minimal, but its propaganda value would be very potent. When the Nationalist troops finally reached the Alcazar, it was reported that Mascardo greeted them with the message "nothing to report at the Alcazar" The story of the Alcazar at Toledo would be known throughout Spain.