THE SPANISH WAR.
CAPTURES BY INSURGENTS THE FIGHT FOR SANTANDER REBEL FORCES DRAWING CLOSER United Press Assn—E.oc. Tel. Copyright. (Received Aug. 24. 3.15 p.m.) BILBAO, August 23 The rebels have captured Castrourdiales. an important coastal stronghold. ° General Franco’s line now occupies a Jo-mile front from the coast to Espinosa, the whole length of the rebel pincers closing round Santander being front mleS ’ lncluciins the Asturian The rebel forces are now on the Torre h La \° f Lascorelas. 7-i miles from An Italian column surrounded Punto Liiesgo, capturing nine tanks, 20 armoured cars, and 100,000 hand grenades. R.’be l planes dropped tons of bombs on lorre Lavega. Lardo and Arenas•l.' s-una, 11,0 two lu.l-named being almost wiped out. ho " e ' er - claims to have "Ised inn.ms n l llr*l attacks.
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Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20280, 24 August 1937, Page 8
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129THE SPANISH WAR. Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20280, 24 August 1937, Page 8
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