Headline: Entry of Spanish nationalists in Madrid, 1939
Entry of Spanish nationalists in Madrid, 1939
People celebrate the entry of Francos troops in Madrid.
Headline: Franco's troops march into Madrid, 1939
Franco's troops march into Madrid, 1939
An infantry column marches through the streets of Madrid while a crowd cheers. The people give the fascist salute.
Headline: Refugees in the Spanish Civil War, 1939
Refugees in the Spanish Civil War, 1939
Soldiers of the defeated Republican troops and Spanish civilians after crossing the French border on the Mediterranean coast.
Headline: The heavy cruiser Luetzow, formerly called Deutschland, after 1939
The heavy cruiser Luetzow, formerly called Deutschland, after 1939
In the autumn of 1940 the German cruiser Deutschland was renamed Luetzow (after Prussian General Adolf von Luetzow) and reclassified as a heavy cruiser. It took part in the occupation of Norway in April 1940 after a general overhaul at the Gdansk shipyard. The bridge and the superstructures were completely redesigned. Das Panzerschiff Deutschland (Deutschland-Klasse, Panzerkreuzer A) lief 1931 bei den Deutschen Werken in Kiel vom Stapel. Ab Sommer 1936 wurde das Kriegsschiff zur Seeraumkontrolle in spanischen Gewässern eingesetzt. Am 29. Mai 1937 wurde es im Hafen von Ibiza von republikanischen Flugzeugen bombardiert. Zwei Bombentreffer töteten 31 und verwundeten 75 Marinesoldaten. Die Toten wurden in Gibraltar beerdigt, später auf Befehl Adoilf Hitlers exhumiert und nach Wilhelmshaven überführt und auf dem Ehrenfriedhof der Marine beerdigt.
Headline: Spanish refugees in France, 1939
Spanish refugees in France, 1939
Supporters of the Republican Party, militiamen and civilians from Madrid after fleeing from Madrid on French territory, guarded by French soldiers.
Headline: Victory ceremony of Spanish national soldiers with women in Barcelona, ??1939
Victory ceremony of Spanish national soldiers with women in Barcelona, ??1939
Spanish national soldiers celebrate on a truck shortly after the conquest of Barcelona by General Franco on the Rambla (promenade in the city center) with young residents of Barcelona in January, 1939. A laughing woman holds the Spanish national flag (Bandera, red-yellow-red).
Headline: Cheering people during Franco's invasion at Madrid, 1939
Cheering people during Franco's invasion at Madrid, 1939
Photo of children and adults in the village of Templique near Madrid, who welcome the Spanish national troops under General Francisco Franco cheerfully. People swing the Bandera, the flag of the Nationalists. On the left on the houses there are white flags (sign of capitulation).
Headline: Mass graves of the fallen in Madrid, 1939
Mass graves of the fallen in Madrid, 1939
Photo of an excavation of mass graves of fallen fighters in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War. In the foreground, a donkey cart.
Headline: Bomb attack on Barcelona, ??1939
Bomb attack on Barcelona, ??1939
Photo of Barcelona after a Spanish national bombardment shortly before the invasion of the capital of Catalonia by General Franco's troops on January 27, 1939. In the background is a smoke column.
Headline: National Spanish worship service in Tarragona, 1939
National Spanish worship service in Tarragona, 1939
Followers of Franco (women and men) kneel during a church service after entry of the troops in the Catalan Tarragona on 27 January 1939.
Headline: General Juan Sanchez Gonzalez in France, 1939
General Juan Sanchez Gonzalez in France, 1939
The Spanish Nationalist General Juan Sanchez Gonzales with the French commander of the gendarmerie and the special commissioner Vida on the French border as they take the salute of a French honor guard.
Headline: Spanish Red fighters in France, 1939
Spanish Red fighters in France, 1939
Interned loyalist soldiers in a camp in Prats de Mollo near Perpignan on French territory. After the conquest of Barcelona by the Spanish Nationalist troops of Franco, many soldiers of the Republican Party went to France.
Headline: Spanish refugees in France, 1939
Spanish refugees in France, 1939
Refugees fleeing from the Spanish Nationalist troops on French territory. A truck carrying refugees - civilians as well as Spanish Red soldiers near Toulouse.
Headline: Spanish Red fighters in France, 1939
Spanish Red fighters in France, 1939
Interned loyalist soldiers in a camp in Prats de Mollo near Perpignan on French territory. After the conquest of Barcelona by the Spanish Nationalist troops of Franco, many soldiers of the Republican Party went to France. They are guarded by Senegalese French soldiers and are waiting to be sent back to Spain.
Headline: Franco posters in Barcelona, ??1939
Franco posters in Barcelona, ??1939
A row of propaganda posters of General Francisco Franco (Caudillo) in the center of Barcelona in February / March 1939 shortly before the end of the civil war.
Headline: Refugees from Spain in France, 1939
Refugees from Spain in France, 1939
Refugees running away from the Spanish Nationalist troops on French territory. A truck carrying refugees - civilians and also Spanish Red soldiers after crossing the border, in front French soldiers.
Headline: Spanish Red fighters in France, 1939
Spanish Red fighters in France, 1939
Fighters and soldiers of the defeated Republican troops march into Pethus in France. After the conquest of Barcelona by the Spanish Nationalist troops of Franco thousands of Spaniards went across the border. Here guarded by French forces.
Headline: Street scene in Barcelona after the conquest of the city by Spanish national troops, 1939
Street scene in Barcelona after the conquest of the city by Spanish national troops, 1939
A Spanish national soldier lets a man clean his shoes, while he is reading a newspaper, in front of a lantern on the Rambla (promenade in the center) in Barcelona, ??Catalonia, Spain in March 1939, after the conquest of Barcelona by General Francisco Franco in January, 1939. In the background, flaneurs and soldiers. On the lantern, a call of Franco to the inhabitants of Barcelona. Down below on the cast-iron lantern, the coat of arms of Barcelona.
Headline: Cheering Spanish national fighters in Madrid, 1939
Cheering Spanish national fighters in Madrid, 1939
Photo of Spanish national fighters, who are cheered by young people after the entry of General Francisco Franco's troops in the Spanish capital on March 28, 1939.
Headline: National Spanish followers in Madrid, 1939
National Spanish followers in Madrid, 1939
Supporters of General Franco walk through the streets of Madrid at the end of March after the entry of Franco's troops on March 28, 1939. The women raise the right arm in Fascist salute, on the red-blue flag at the front are the Yoke and Arrows as the symbol of the Fascist Party (Falange Espanola Tradicionalista de las JONS).
Headline: National Spanish followers in Madrid, 1939
National Spanish followers in Madrid, 1939
A group of women who, after the conquest of Madrid, welcomed the entering Franco troops on 28 March 1939.
Headline: National Spanish followers in Madrid, 1939
National Spanish followers in Madrid, 1939
After the conquest of Madrid a group of women and children welcomed the entering Franco troops on 28 March 1939. In the background is the City Hall of Madrid (Ayuntamiento de Madrid).
Headline: Franco's declaration at the end of the war, Burgos 1939
Franco's declaration at the end of the war, Burgos 1939
The official declaration of General Franco on April 1, 1939, on the end of the Spanish Civil War. Here is written: the Red troops have capitulated the war is at an end.
Headline: Italian troops parade in front of Franco in Spain, 1939
Italian troops parade in front of Franco in Spain, 1939
Members of the 'Italian Legion' march past the tribune with General Franco as participants in the victory parade in Madrid.
Headline: Parade in front of Francisco Franco in Madrid, 1939
Parade in front of Francisco Franco in Madrid, 1939
Italian soldiers parade in front of Franco at the victory parade in Madrid.
Headline: General Franco at the victory parade in Madrid, Spain, 1939
General Franco at the victory parade in Madrid, Spain, 1939
Photo of the luxury district of Paseo del la Castellana in Madrid during the great victory parade of the Spanish national troops in Madrid on May 19, 1939. On the left in the edge of the photo,the Caudilo General Francisco Franco (on the right with his arm raised) and major general Freiherr Wolfram von Richthofen along with other high officers are inspecting the parade from a stage. On the right, an anti-aircraft unit defiles (Krupp L2 H143 tractor with 2cm flak 30). Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Investiture of the Condor Legion in Spain, 1939
Investiture of the Condor Legion in Spain, 1939
Major general Wolfram von Richthofen (middle, 2nd from right) awards an honor to his soldiers in Leon, Castile and Leon on the Day of Honor of the German Volunteer Force of the Condor Legion after the end of the Spanish Civil War on May 23rd, 1939. In the foreground lie the caskets with the orders on a table. Behind, soldiers have lined up. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Francisco Franco with Baron Wolfram von Richthofen and General Kind
Francisco Franco with Baron Wolfram von Richthofen and General Kind
The Spanish Head of State Franco (left) inspects a parade of German soldiers of the Condor Legion at the Leon Airport. Behind him stands the Commander of the Legion, the German Brigadier General Baron Wolfram von Richthofen and the Spanish Air Force Commander General Kindelan.
Headline: Victory parade of Spanish national troops in Leon, Spain, 1939
Victory parade of Spanish national troops in Leon, Spain, 1939
Photo of celebrations in honor of the Condor Legion and Spanish national associations in the festively decorated streets of Ciudad de Leon, Castile and Leon, on May 22, 1939. A farmer in a traditional costume presents a goose to two soldiers. In addition to a parade, a traditional costume parade was also organized. A triumphal arch was inaugurated in honor of the Legion. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Victory parade of Spanish national troops in Leon, Spain, 1939
Victory parade of Spanish national troops in Leon, Spain, 1939
Photo of a victory parade of Spanish national troops and the German Condor Legion in honor of General Francisco Franco in the festively decorated streets of Ciudad de Leon, Castile and Leon on May 22, 1939. The soldiers are marching in two directions: on the left a unit of the Spanish Guardia Civil is parading, on the right, the Condor Legion. In the background, the triumphal arch in honor of the Condor Legion. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Victory parade of Franco in Madrid, 1939
Victory parade of Franco in Madrid, 1939
A scene of the victory parade of General Franco in Madrid on May 21, 1939 a month after the end of the war. Here the parade of an antiaircraft unit with a 8.8cm (88mm) flak of the Legion Condor. On the left of the balcony are Franco and the commander of the Legion Generalmajor Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen.
Headline: Victory parade in Madrid, 1939
Victory parade in Madrid, 1939
A mounted unit of the palace guards in old uniforms during the march past before General Francisco Franco on 19 May 1939 in Madrid. The General greets with the Fascist salute.
Headline: Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering with Spanish and Italian officers, 1939
Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering with Spanish and Italian officers, 1939
Hitler and Generalfeldmarschall Hermann Goering (right behind Hitler) are listening to the reports of Spanish and Italian officers, who had fought with the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War, during a reception in the Reich Chancellery.
Headline: Adolf Hitler with Italian and Spanish officers, 1939
Adolf Hitler with Italian and Spanish officers, 1939
Adolf Hitler receives a delegation of Spanish and Italian officers on the eve of the 2nd World War in the Reich Chancellery. The officers fought together with the returned 'Legion Condor' in the Spanish Civil War. Hitler and Commander of the Luftwaffe Hermann Goering listen to the reports of the combat action.
Headline: Sextil Puscariu at a memorial service for Mota and Marin in Berlin, 1941
Sextil Puscariu at a memorial service for Mota and Marin in Berlin, 1941
The Romance philologist Sextil Puscariu, former rector of the University of Cluj, now President of the German-Romanian Institute in Berlin, holds a speech at the Romanian Cultural Institute in Berlin at a memorial event to the legionnaires Ionel Mota and Vasile Marin of the Iron Garde, who have fallen in the Spanish Civil War on January 13, 1937.
Headline: Commemoration, 1941
Commemoration, 1941
Commemoration in the Romanian Cultural Institute in Berlin for the legionaries Nota and Marin who have fallen in Spain. Prof. Manoilescu, director of the German-Romanian Institute, delivering the commemorative address.
Headline: Commemoration, 1941
Commemoration, 1941
Commemoration in the Romanian Cultural Institute in Berlin for the legionaries Nota and Marin who have fallen in Spain.
Headline: Republican soldiers flee to France, 1938
Republican soldiers flee to France, 1938
Photo of a column of former refugee Republican soldiers on the station square in the French Pyrenees-Bagneres-de-Luchon just behind the French-Spanish border. The men wear blankets, carry their luggage, and are already disarmed. They are watched by the inhabitants of Luchon. Photo from April, 1938. Ab 1938 strömten, angesichts des unaufhaltsamen Vormarsches der nationalspanischer Truppen, immer mehr republikanische Kämpfer ins sichere Frankreich. Sie wurden hinter der Grenze in Interneirungslagern untergebracht.
Headline: Republican artillery at the border crossing on the way to France, 1939
Republican artillery at the border crossing on the way to France, 1939
Three Republican platoons with howitzers on their way to the border crossing from Catalonia to France.
Headline: Republican officer is received by gendarmes on the frontier, 1939
Republican officer is received by gendarmes on the frontier, 1939
A Republican officer with walking stick, who is received by French gendarmes in the Pyrenees (in the background) at the border post to France.
Headline: Spanish refugees are waiting for admission on the border with France, 1939
Spanish refugees are waiting for admission on the border with France, 1939
A group of women and children who are waiting for admission at the border crossing Le Perthus from Catalonia to France.
Headline: Spanish refugees are waiting for admission on the border with France, 1939
Spanish refugees are waiting for admission on the border with France, 1939
A group of soldiers and civilians who are waiting for admission at the border crossing Le Perthus from Catalonia to France.
Headline: Spanish refugees at a customs post in France, 1939
Spanish refugees at a customs post in France, 1939
A group of civilians waiting for their admission at a customs post on the border with France. On the right a policeman receives the refugees, on the left further gendarmes are waiting.
Headline: Republican fighters flee to France, 1939
Republican fighters flee to France, 1939
Republican fighters (partly in uniform) who fled in the Basque Country on foot or by car towards France.
Headline: Spanish refugees arriving in France, 1939
Spanish refugees arriving in France, 1939
A group of women and children who reach the border crossing of Le Perthus to France.
Headline: Spanish refugees arriving in France, 1939
Spanish refugees arriving in France, 1939
A group of women and children who reach the border crossing of Le Perthus to France.
Headline: Republican fighters in the internment camp in France, 1939
Republican fighters in the internment camp in France, 1939
A group of Republican fighters who are interned at the Argeles-sur-Mer internment camp south of Perpignan after their arrival in France. More than 50,000 Spanish fighters were interned here.
Headline: Republican fighters in the internment camp in France, 1939
Republican fighters in the internment camp in France, 1939
A group of Republican fighters who are interned at the Argeles-sur-Mer internment camp south of Perpignan after their arrival in France. More than 50,000 Spanish fighters were interned here.
Headline: Republican fighters in the internment camp in France, 1939
Republican fighters in the internment camp in France, 1939
A group of Republican fighters who are interned at the Argeles-sur-Mer internment camp south of Perpignan after their arrival in France. In the foreground the fighters are given meat. More than 50,000 Spanish fighters were interned here.
Headline: Republican fighters carry a wounded, 1939
Republican fighters carry a wounded, 1939
A group of fighters carrying a wounded comrade on a stretcher through the border town of Le Perthus in the internment camp
Headline: Republican fighters in France, 1939
Republican fighters in France, 1939
A group of fleeing Spanish fighters who camp behind the border to France in Bagneres-de-Luchon and are waiting for their transport in a detention center.
Headline: Spanish children at the French border, 1939
Spanish children at the French border, 1939
Civil War in Spain 1939 - after the collapse of the Republicans children wait with their baggage at the bridge at Bourg - Madame to be allowed to cross the border.
Headline: Republican fighters march to the internment camp, France 1939
Republican fighters march to the internment camp, France 1939
After the collapse of the Republicans, Spanish fighters, partly in civilian clothes, march with their field pack into an internment camp after crossing the border.
Headline: Republican fighters in Port-Vendres, France 1939
Republican fighters in Port-Vendres, France 1939
After crossing the border Spanish fighters with field packs wait for their entry in an internment camp in Banyuls-sur-Mer.
Headline: Republican fighters in Banyuls-sur-Mer, 1939
Republican fighters in Banyuls-sur-Mer, 1939
Spanish fighters who fled from Spain wait for their entry in an internment camp in Banyuls-sur-Mer.
Headline: Republican fighters are waiting at a French customs station for admission, 1939
Republican fighters are waiting at a French customs station for admission, 1939
A French customs station in the Pyrenees. On the Spanish side, cars and refugees flee to France.
Headline: Spanish refugees drive their cattle to the border with France, 1939
Spanish refugees drive their cattle to the border with France, 1939
A couple of peasants who drive their cattle to the border after the collapse of the Republicans.
Headline: French soldiers stop republican fighters at a border crossing, 1939
French soldiers stop republican fighters at a border crossing, 1939
A row of French soldiers (with helmet) hinder the Republican fighters and refugees in Perthus as they try to cross the border.
Headline: Spanish refugees are waiting for a transport, 1939
Spanish refugees are waiting for a transport, 1939
Civilians who fled from Spain are waiting to be transported in cattle cars inside of France.
Headline: Spanish refugees are waiting for a transport, 1939
Spanish refugees are waiting for a transport, 1939
Civilians who fled from Spain are waiting to be transported in cattle cars inside of France.
Headline: Republican soldiers surrender in Tarragona, 1939
Republican soldiers surrender in Tarragona, 1939
Photo of a group of Republican soldiers with white flags on the street Rambla Nuova in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, on January 26, 1939 (three months before the end of the Spanish Civil War).
Headline: Weapons of fled Republican fighters in a French border town, 1939
Weapons of fled Republican fighters in a French border town, 1939
French soldiers examine a pile of weapons that was previously left behind by Spanish fighters who were fleeing and disarmed at the border.
Headline: Republican tank crosses the border to France, 1939
Republican tank crosses the border to France, 1939
A Republican armored vehicle crossing the French border in Le Perthus on February 7 after the collapse of the Republicans.
Headline: Disarmament of Republican fighters behind the frontier, France 1939
Disarmament of Republican fighters behind the frontier, France 1939
French soldiers and civilians inspecting a collection of handed over guns of the Republic fighters who fled to France. In the foreground are two Maxim machine guns of Soviet design.
Headline: Republican refugees camp behind the French border, 1939
Republican refugees camp behind the French border, 1939
A group of Republican fighters camping behind the frontier. In the foreground a man is sleepign, behind are further refugees and guns.
Headline: Republican fighters waiting in Le Perthus, France 1939
Republican fighters waiting in Le Perthus, France 1939
A group of Spanish fighters waiting for their entry into the internment camp in the French border town of Le Perthus. On the right are guns and armored cars, among others a tennis court.
Headline: Civil war in Spain 1939 - collapse of the Republicans
Civil war in Spain 1939 - collapse of the Republicans
A group of Republican fighters who are interned at the Argeles-sur-Mer internment camp south of Perpignan after their arrival in France. The fighters clenched their fist in Communist salute. More than 50,000 Spanish fighters were interned here.
Headline: The ambassador of the Spanish Republic leaves the Paris Embassy, 1939
The ambassador of the Spanish Republic leaves the Paris Embassy, 1939
Departure of the President of the Republic of Spain, Manuel Azana Diaz (1936-1939), leaving the Embassy in the Avenue Marceau after the collapse of the Republicans in the Civil War on 9 February 1939.
Headline: Republican fighters march to the internment camp, France 1939
Republican fighters march to the internment camp, France 1939
After the collapse of the Republicans, Spanish fighters, partly in civilian clothes, march with their field pack into an internment camp after crossing the border.
Headline: Republican fighters are sent to France in the internment camp, 1939
Republican fighters are sent to France in the internment camp, 1939
A column of escaped Republican soldiers, who are taken to an internment camp after their arrival in France.
Headline: Spanish refugees on arrival in London, 1939
Spanish refugees on arrival in London, 1939
Arrival of Republican refugees to the Victoria Station (train station) in London on April 4, 1939.The refugees had arrived before with the British hospital ship Maine.
Headline: Republican fighters in the Port of Spain in Trinidad, 1939
Republican fighters in the Port of Spain in Trinidad, 1939
Arrival of six Spanish fighters in the port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago on 26 August 1939.
Headline: Released American fighters of the Spanish Civil War in New York, 1940
Released American fighters of the Spanish Civil War in New York, 1940
Photo of five American fighters of the Spanish Civil War from the International Brigade on the deck of the freighter "Exiria" shortly before their arrival in the port of New York on March 17, 1940. The men were captured by Spanish national troops during the Spanish Civil War and had been released shortly before. From left to right: Rudolph O'Para, Clarence Blair, Cohn Haber, Anthony Kerhlicker, Larry Doran. In the background, the Statue of Liberty.
Headline: Spanish national victory parade in Madrid, Spain, 1939
Spanish national victory parade in Madrid, Spain, 1939
Photo of Caudillo General Francisco Franco's stage during the victory parade in Paseo della Castellana, Madrid, on May 19, 1939. Franco is saluting on the tribune, surrounded by high-ranking officers and dignitaries. A unit of Italian soldiers from the volunteer Corpo Truppe Volontarie is marching by the triumphal arch. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs unterstützten Italiener die nationalspanischen Truppen in der Corpo Truppe Volontarie (CTV). Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand mehr als die Hälfte aus regulären italienischen Soldaten.
Headline: Soldiers of the Condor Legion in the port of Vigo, Spain, 1939
Soldiers of the Condor Legion in the port of Vigo, Spain, 1939
Photo of German soldiers of the Condor Legion during their return journey at the quay wall in the port of Vigo, Galicia, on May 30, 1939. The "Kraft durch Freude" ("Strength through Joy") steamer (KdF-Flotte) "Stuttgart" at anchor, which was supposed to bring the fighters of the Spanish Civil War home. The soldiers are boarding the gangway with full field pack. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Embarkation of soldiers of the Condor Legion in Vigo, Spain, 1939
Embarkation of soldiers of the Condor Legion in Vigo, Spain, 1939
Photo of German soldiers (in civilian clothes or in uniform) of the Condor Legion during their return journey in the port of Vigo, Galicia on May 30, 1939. In the background, the "Kraft durch Freude" ("Strength through Joy") steamer (KdF fleet), "Robert Ley" that was supposed to bring the militants home, who were fighting in Spain. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Farewell to the soldiers of the Condor Legion in Vigo, 1939
Farewell to the soldiers of the Condor Legion in Vigo, 1939
Photo of German soldiers of the Condor Legion on arrival at the station of Vigo, Galicia, on May 30, 1939. Before their embarkation to Germany, the soldiers are greeted by girls of the BDM and members of the Hitler Youth of the German colony. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Soldiers of the Condor Legion in the port of Vigo, Spain, 1939
Soldiers of the Condor Legion in the port of Vigo, Spain, 1939
Photo of German soldiers of the Condor Legion during their return journey at the quay wall in the port of Vigo, Galicia on May 30, 1939. In the background, the Kraft durch Freude ("Strength through Joy") steamboat (KdF-fleet), "The German" ("Bremer Vulkan", 1924, previously "Sierra Morena"), which was to take the Spanish fighters home. At the front, the luggage of the soldiers. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Embarkation of soldiers of the Condor Legion in Vigo, Spain, 1939
Embarkation of soldiers of the Condor Legion in Vigo, Spain, 1939
Photo of German soldiers (in civilian clothes or in uniform) of the Condor Legion during their return journey in the port of Vigo, Galicia on May 30, 1939. In the background, the "Kraft durch Freude" ("Strength through Joy") steamer (KdF fleet), "Robert Ley" that was supposed to bring the militants home, who were fighting in Spain. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Conferring of order by the commander of the Condor Legion, Spain, 1939
Conferring of order by the commander of the Condor Legion, Spain, 1939
Photo of the commander of the Condor Legion, major general Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen at the awarding of officers of the Condor Legion during the victory celebrations in the city of Leon, Castile and Leon, on May 24, 1939. The soldiers have stepped up and receive the orders that are piled on a table. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: General Franco's address to the Condor Legion, Spain, 1939
General Franco's address to the Condor Legion, Spain, 1939
Photo of Caudillo General Francisco Franco at a lectern during an address to the Condor Legion on the occasion of a victory parade in Burgos, Castile and Leon, on May 23, 1939. From left to right: the Spanish Air Force General, Alfredo Kindelan Duany, Franco, Commander of the Condor Legion, major general Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen. Under the lectern stands a first lieutenant of the Legion. Beside him, a swastika flag. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Burgos, Spain, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Burgos, Spain, 1939
Photo of a parade of the Condor Legion in honor of the Caudillo General Francisco Franco in Burgos, Castile and Leon, after the end of the Spanish Civil War on May 23, 1939. Franco (saluting with his hand raised), the commander of the Legion, major general Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen (left), and other high-ranking officers who are inspecting the troups. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Burgos, Spain, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Burgos, Spain, 1939
Photo of a parade of the Condor Legion in honor of the Caudillo General Francisco Franco in Burgos, Castile and Leon after the end of the Spanish Civil War on May 23, 1939. Commander of the Condor Legion, major general Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen, is inspecting the troups. In the foreground there is a German military band with Turkish crescent. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Victory parade of the Condor Legion in Leon, Spain, 1939
Victory parade of the Condor Legion in Leon, Spain, 1939
Photo of a unit of the German Condor Legion when marching at a parade in the city of Leon, Castile and Leon on May 22, 1939. In the background there is the backside of the Triumphal Arch, which was donated in honor of the German Volunteer Union by the city of Leon. Inscription in Spanish: The Spanish Falange of Leon greets its national leader. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Revelation of a road sign for the Condor Legion in Leon, Spain, 1939
Revelation of a road sign for the Condor Legion in Leon, Spain, 1939
Photo of the street name given by the city of Leon, Castile and Leon, in honor of the German Volunteer Union in 1939. The road sign, Calle Legion Condor (Condor Legion Street) is inaugurated by the commander of the German troops, major general Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen (in the front with a side cap) in the presence of city officials on May 22, 1939. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Triumphal arch for the Condor Legion in Leon, Spain, 1939
Triumphal arch for the Condor Legion in Leon, Spain, 1939
Photo of the archway donated in honor of the German Volunteer Union by the city of Leon, Castile and Leon, in 1939. The archway is adorned with the imperial eagle and swastikas, and is being guarded by three soldiers in parade uniform of the Moroccan Regulares (Fuerzas Indigenas Regulares), an elite unit recruited in Spanish Morocco. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939
The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939
The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939 Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939
The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939
The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939 Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Photo of corporals of the Condor Legion (Group Beekeeper) marching in front of officers of the Wehrmacht and leader Adolf Hitler on the East-West Axis (former Chalottenburger Chaussee, today Strasse des 17. Juni) in front of the Technische Universitaet in Mitte (Berlin) on June 6, 1939. The corporals are wearing the Spanish Cross, which was awarded to them by Hitler on April 14. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Photo of the VIP stand during the parade for the Condor Legion on the East-West Axis (former Chalottenburger Chaussee, today Strasse des 17. Juni) in front of the main facade of the Technische Universitaet in Berlin on June 6th, 1939. Adolf Hitler (under a canopy) is giving the marching soldiers the Nazi salute. On the left under the Reichsadler (imperial eagle) with a swastika, a radio commentator. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Photo of three officers of a delegation of the Condor Legion (front), who are greeting leader Adolf Hitler (first row left), Field Marshal General Hermann Goering (next on the right), the commander of the Legion, Major General Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen (behind, on the right) and their entourage in the Lustgarten in front of the Berlin Palace. On the right and on the left, soldiers of the Condor Legion have lined up. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939
The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939
The Condor Legion - Welcome in Germany 1939 Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion, 1939
Photo of a marine formation (officers give the Hitler salute) marching in front of officers of the Wehrmacht and leader, Adolf Hitler (under a canopy), on the parade of the Condor Legion on the East-West Axis (former Chalottenburger Chaussee, today Strasse des 17. Juni ) in front of the Technische Universitaet on June 6, 1939. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: State ceremony for the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
State ceremony for the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Adolf Hitler and Field Marshal General Hermann Goering (middle, the first row), along with other prominent figures (including Major General Wolfram von Riochthofen, Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, General Wilhelm Keitel, General der Flieger Hugo Sperrle, SS leader Heinrich Himmler), are marching through the Lustgarten in Berlin-Mitte among the lines of the Condor Legion (giving the Hitler salute) towards the lectern in front of the Altes Museum. They are received by color guards of the Legion. In the background, the facade of the Berlin Palace. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Photo of soldiers of the Condor Legion (pilot officers in the first row, behind non-commissioned officers and crew) marching in front of officers of the Wehrmacht and leader Adolf Hitler (under a canopy) at the parade for the Condor Legion on the East-West Axis (former Chalottenburger Chaussee, today Strasse des 17. Juni) ) in front of the Technische Universitaet on the 6th of June, 1939. The corporals are wearing the Spanish Cross, which was awarded to them by Hitler on April 14. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Photo of a marine formation (officers give the Hitler salute) marching in front of officers of the Wehrmacht and leader, Adolf Hitler (under a canopy), at the parade of the Condor Legion on the East-West Axis (former Chalottenburger Chaussee, today Strasse des 17. Juni ) in front of the Technische Universitaet on June 6, 1939. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Photo of a formation of soldiers (pilot officers in the first row, behind non-commissioned officers and crew) of the Condor Legion parading on Pariser Platz (Unter den Linden) towards Lustgarten on the occasion of their return from Spain on the 6th of June, 1939. In the background, the Brandenburg Gate with swastika flags and the Spanish bandera. On the horizon at the end of the East-West Axis (former Charlottenburger Chaussee) the Victory Column at the Grosser Stern (Great Star). Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Parade of the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Members of the Condor Legion (non-commissioned officers and teams) are waiting for the parade on the occasion of their return from the Spanish Civil War on Bismarkstrasse on the East-West Axis in Berlin-Charlottenburg on June 6, 1939. They have set up their guns and regimental standard. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: State ceremony for the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
State ceremony for the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Adolf Hitler during a speech under a canopy with swastika during the state ceremony for the Condor Legion in the Lustgarten on the Museum Island on June 6, 1939. Next to him is Hermann Goering. In the foreground stand the legionaries. To the right and left of the lectern are Hitler Youth members with signs bearing the names of fallen Spanienkaempfer (people who who fought for the Left in Spain). On the far left are film cameras. Adolf Hitler during a speech under a canopy with swastika during the state ceremony for the Condor Legion in the Lustgarten on the Museum Island on June 6, 1939. Next to him stands Hermann Goering. In the foreground stand the legionaries. To the right and left of the lectern are Hitler Youth members with signs bearing the names of fallen Spanienkaempfer (people who who fought for the Left in Spain). On the far left are film cameras. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.
Headline: State ceremony for the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
State ceremony for the Condor Legion in Berlin, 1939
Color guards of the Condor Legion (with the colors, the Spanish bandera) in front of the lectern in the Lustgarten, Berlin during Adolf Hitler's speech. In the background, soldiers of a guard regiment, members of the Hitler Youth holding nameplates of the fallen, and the facade of the Altes Museum. Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.Seit Beginn des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs im Sommer 1936 unterstützten deutsche Soldaten die Franco-Truppen in der Legion Condor. Offiziell waren es nur Freiwillige, defacto bestand sie vor allem aus regulären deutschen Wehrmachtssoldaten.



