This is my first attempt at an AAR, let me know if its crap or decent so I know if I should continute writing it.
Manuel Portela Valladares had a troubled look on his face, as well he should. Spain was in chaos. Democracy was failing; everyone was either extreme left or right. Political riots were happing all over the country. Communists killing fascists and fascists killing communists. Even Madrid wasn’t safe, this was the main reason the entire continental Spanish army was pulled into the immediate area surrounded Madrid and the city itself. Valladares face didn’t brighten when a report came in that Italy had gone to war with Ethiopia. Though he opposed it what could he do? He had to worry about Spain before he could do anything else. He invested government funds into businesses and construction began all throughout Spain of new industries. Spain’s Northwest providences however were hard to access by the military so funds were provided for infrastructure. The most troublesome event was when the French started to place divisions on the border. Valladares immediately called for the construction of land fortifications along the border with France. The French ambassador calming stated that this was for France’s own protection since it was unclear if Valladares could control the country. Valladares could see Frances point of view, his people were rioting and becoming increasing more violent. Madrid would be safe now, the finally divisions of the army had arrived. The 1st Core under the command of Field Marshall Miaja, 2nd Core under the command of Major General Rojo, 1st Armor under the command of Major General Guilloto and 1st Calvary under the command of Major General Taguena. It was clear to Valladares that the army was in need of new equipment but the research department was vastly under funded and it would take years to accomplish even a simple project. However Valladares still gave the go ahead to begin research on howitzers. March 13, 1936 was a date Valladares thought WWII would start. Germany had re-occupied the Rhineland, which was strictly forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles. However when no action came by either the French or British Valladares was stunned. How could they let Germany do this? Several weeks later news came that the fortifications along the border were complete. Valladares ordered the construction of more. His reasoning had purpose, first it would provide jobs for the hungry people of Spain and second Spain would need all the fortifications it could get if the French decided to invade. June 26 was a fearful day for Valladares, Election Day. But his work paid off. Many thought that the Left or Right wing factions would gain control but Valladares wisely was able to play off each other’s fear of the other! The same amount of seats in parliament were given to the Left and Right wings. They haven’t grown but they haven’t shrank either Valladares would have to keep that in mind. On July 18, 1936 Spain exploded. Valladares nearly fell out of his chair when word of civil war reached him. He now faced what every leader feared…making war on his own people. Valladares order the army to crush the rebellion however when Field Marshall Miaja walked in a look of horror came over Valladares. He himself had not betrayed the Republic but his entire 1st Core sided with the fascists, the bulk of the army was theirs. 2nd Core, 1st Armor, and 1st Calvary remained loyal and were fighting the 1st core in Madrid and the surrounding area. They were outnumbered three to one. Valladares was determined to hold the capital no matter how bad the odds were stacked against him. three days have past and the fighting in Madrid still hasn’t ended. A low level minister handed Valladares a report. As Valladares reads it his fist slams the table. The Germans and Italians had both sent troops and supplies to the fascist! He had already asked help from England and France but they refused to send aid. However almost at the same time another report had been given to him. The Soviet Union had sent men and material to create a tank division and an infantry division! This along with the militia may be enough to turn the tide in the capital. These forces were deployed outside Madrid under the command of Miaja. Miaja was getting his forces organized when two divisions loyal to Spain arrived from Spanish Morocco. Their leader informed Miaja they couldn’t stop the take over of the province from the fascist but they were able to escape to the mainland. Now the Republic has a chance to win this war. But there was still a huge danger, the fascist still out numbered the republics army in Madrid almost three to one. Miaja would have to organize his troops quickly if they were to win the Battle of Madrid.
Manuel Portela Valladares had a troubled look on his face, as well he should. Spain was in chaos. Democracy was failing; everyone was either extreme left or right. Political riots were happing all over the country. Communists killing fascists and fascists killing communists. Even Madrid wasn’t safe, this was the main reason the entire continental Spanish army was pulled into the immediate area surrounded Madrid and the city itself. Valladares face didn’t brighten when a report came in that Italy had gone to war with Ethiopia. Though he opposed it what could he do? He had to worry about Spain before he could do anything else. He invested government funds into businesses and construction began all throughout Spain of new industries. Spain’s Northwest providences however were hard to access by the military so funds were provided for infrastructure. The most troublesome event was when the French started to place divisions on the border. Valladares immediately called for the construction of land fortifications along the border with France. The French ambassador calming stated that this was for France’s own protection since it was unclear if Valladares could control the country. Valladares could see Frances point of view, his people were rioting and becoming increasing more violent. Madrid would be safe now, the finally divisions of the army had arrived. The 1st Core under the command of Field Marshall Miaja, 2nd Core under the command of Major General Rojo, 1st Armor under the command of Major General Guilloto and 1st Calvary under the command of Major General Taguena. It was clear to Valladares that the army was in need of new equipment but the research department was vastly under funded and it would take years to accomplish even a simple project. However Valladares still gave the go ahead to begin research on howitzers. March 13, 1936 was a date Valladares thought WWII would start. Germany had re-occupied the Rhineland, which was strictly forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles. However when no action came by either the French or British Valladares was stunned. How could they let Germany do this? Several weeks later news came that the fortifications along the border were complete. Valladares ordered the construction of more. His reasoning had purpose, first it would provide jobs for the hungry people of Spain and second Spain would need all the fortifications it could get if the French decided to invade. June 26 was a fearful day for Valladares, Election Day. But his work paid off. Many thought that the Left or Right wing factions would gain control but Valladares wisely was able to play off each other’s fear of the other! The same amount of seats in parliament were given to the Left and Right wings. They haven’t grown but they haven’t shrank either Valladares would have to keep that in mind. On July 18, 1936 Spain exploded. Valladares nearly fell out of his chair when word of civil war reached him. He now faced what every leader feared…making war on his own people. Valladares order the army to crush the rebellion however when Field Marshall Miaja walked in a look of horror came over Valladares. He himself had not betrayed the Republic but his entire 1st Core sided with the fascists, the bulk of the army was theirs. 2nd Core, 1st Armor, and 1st Calvary remained loyal and were fighting the 1st core in Madrid and the surrounding area. They were outnumbered three to one. Valladares was determined to hold the capital no matter how bad the odds were stacked against him. three days have past and the fighting in Madrid still hasn’t ended. A low level minister handed Valladares a report. As Valladares reads it his fist slams the table. The Germans and Italians had both sent troops and supplies to the fascist! He had already asked help from England and France but they refused to send aid. However almost at the same time another report had been given to him. The Soviet Union had sent men and material to create a tank division and an infantry division! This along with the militia may be enough to turn the tide in the capital. These forces were deployed outside Madrid under the command of Miaja. Miaja was getting his forces organized when two divisions loyal to Spain arrived from Spanish Morocco. Their leader informed Miaja they couldn’t stop the take over of the province from the fascist but they were able to escape to the mainland. Now the Republic has a chance to win this war. But there was still a huge danger, the fascist still out numbered the republics army in Madrid almost three to one. Miaja would have to organize his troops quickly if they were to win the Battle of Madrid.
