Deceit in Spanish Civil War.(A)(Commentary)(Op-Ed)(Political Books)

From: The Washington Times | Date: July 17, 2001| Author: Beichman, Arnold | Copyright information

Byline: Arnold Beichman

When Gen. Emilio Mola was asked at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936 which of his four columns he expected would capture Madrid, he replied, "the fifth column." He was, of course, referring to his undercover rebel supporters within the capital city.

What he didn't know was that there was a sixth column in Madrid comprising supposed supporters of the beleaguered Spanish Republic who would in time help him and his succ...

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