Luis Orgaz Yoldi [SEP] conflict
Luis Orgaz Yoldi
Luis Orgaz Yoldi (28 May 1881 in Vitoria – 31 January 1946 in Madrid) was a Spanish general who was a leading figure on the Nationalist side in the Spanish Civil War. He later went on to become a critic of the regime of Francisco Franco and agitated for the restoration of the monarchy.
Early years.
From his earliest days Orgaz was a staunch advocate of monarchism. As a consequence he was under a veil of suspicion during the tenure of Manuel Azaña, leading to Orgaz being
Preliminaries.
By winter of 1936–37 the Nationalist forces, led by General Francisco Franco, having failed to carry Madrid by storm in November 1936, resolved to cut off the city by crossing the Jarama to the south east and severing Madrid's communications with the "pro tempore" Republican capital of Valencia.
General Emilio Mola was in overall command of the Nationalist forces around Madrid and planned an offensive across the Jarama south of the capital. General Luis Orgaz y Yoldi was put in command of the front, with General José