Tensions at the Alcazar

This chapter explores the fraught interactions among military officers during the Spanish Civil War, focusing on Major Rojo's difficult choices regarding loyalty in a climate of fear. It delves into the symbolic arrival of a priest who represents the intersection of faith and politics while attempting to persuade the garrison to surrender for the sake of safety. The narrative reconstructs the deteriorating situation at the Alcazar of Toledo, highlighting the emotional weight and ideological divides that characterize this tumultuous period.