The Sun Never Sets In Spain

Possibly due to the influence of the Catalan armed forces, the actions of the Primm government and the Carlos faction have also accelerated sharply.

In the early morning of September 16, the Carlos sent 20,000 troops from the northwestern part of Aragon into the Autonomous Region of La Rioja.

La Rioja is the least populated autonomous region in Spain, with a population of only a hundred thousand people.

The inside should be combined with the outside. In less than a day, La Rioja fell into Carlos' arms, and the Primm government did not even have time to react.

At the same time, the Basque Country, Navarre, La Rioja, Aragon, and northern Valencia jointly announced that they would no longer recognize Primm’s rebellious government, and Spain’s legitimate king should be His Majesty Don Carlos.

Ordering the government to disarm immediately and surrender to them, they can pardon all sinners, and only gave a 6-hour reply.

Unlike in history, the Carlos did not take the form of guerrilla warfare this time. They were inspired by Catalonia's overall secession. They have been strengthening their penetration of the government for the past six months.

At the beginning of the rebellion, the leaders of the autonomous regions of Basque and Aragon were their people. In the rest of Navarre and other regions, they sent troops into government buildings and took control of the institutions.

In Madrid, the atmosphere in the conference room was a bit heavy, and Prim and Francisco, as well as several other high-ranking government officials, didn't say a word.

They just issued a strongly worded statement, resolutely fighting the rebel forces to the end.

Another Spanish Civil War has begun!

"Didn't you expect this day? Relax, Carlos's tens of thousands of beggar troops lacking equipment and training will soon be organically beaten to death by our young man." Francisco took a sip of coffee and laughed. To break the silence.

"No...I'm just wondering, is it the right choice not to send more troops to the north in advance?" Primm muttered.

Rodriguez, a member of the Regent, explained: "It's not that I don't want to defend, or that I can't defend. Other areas have also been undercurrents recently. Many people want to defect to the Catalan Majesty. We need the army to maintain order.

What's more, the army of the Northern Autonomous Region is full of reactionaries, plus their 80,000 beggar troops. We need time to build up our forces. "

"Well, anyway, I see the real chapter." Primm lighted another cigarette and took a deep breath.

...

"The war has begun." After reading the report, Campos turned his head and said to Alfonso.

"Pay close attention and report at any time, so that the border troops will increase their vigilance." Alfonso said lightly.

The Carlos faction occupied the northeastern part of Spain, just forming a ring separating Catalonia in the upper right corner from the territory of the free government.

As the saying goes, everyone knows the truth. Although the two sides are going to each other at present, it is hard to say that the Carlos faction will not find a way to kill the Catalonia in the rear first, so as not to fall into it. The dilemma of fighting on the two fronts.

"Do you need to mobilize? We currently only have a force of 50,000. After Carlos dispatches the government forces in the north, the military strength may reach 100,000 to 120,000 in a short period of time." Campos asked.

Alfonso considered it for a moment and said, "Move up, and disperse some troops to the border hills. Be careful that they fight guerrillas with us in the mountains."

Since the third phase of the army has not yet begun to serve, even if mobilized, the total strength of Catalonia does not exceed 70,000, which is still at a disadvantage.

...

Alfonso's concerns are not unreasonable.

The Carlos Central Army belongs to the 1st Cavalry Division. The 124 men of the 3rd Cavalry Company of the 1st Cavalry Battalion are quietly advancing along the forests of western Catalonia.

It is the early morning of the 17th and their task is to destroy the border railway and delay the movement of the Catalan army.

A few hours later, Carlos’ large forces will attack from the front, destroying the Catalan 2nd Infantry Division stationed in Lleida in one fell swoop.

Yes, the Carlos faction keenly noticed Catalonia's war potential and deadly geographic location.

The battlefield of the government forces is just a feint, and the real purpose is to destroy it in one fell swoop before Catalan has yet to react.

For this reason, they mobilized most of the army, plus the temporary militia and the volunteers of foreign reactionary forces, the total number is more than 80,000!

Snipe and clam contention and the fisherman's profit are never allowed.