The Basque swastika
Director 1. Alfonso 2. Javier 1. Andrés 2.Barajas
Countries Spain
Duration 80 min
Synopsis
From that moment on and until 1944, the country is subjugated to the invading, forces and the French Basque region becomes a resting and refuelling place for Hitler’s army., Unlike other occupied territories, south-west France experiences a relatively “mild” military rule, during the early years of the war. It also has a safe rearguard in Spain, the only neutral country that, consented to the presence of German troops on its soil during the Second World War.
From that moment on and until 1944, the country is subjugated to the invading, forces and the French Basque region becomes a resting and refuelling place for Hitler’s army., Unlike other occupied territories, south-west France experiences a relatively “mild” military rule, during the early years of the war. It also has a safe rearguard in Spain, the only neutral country that, consented to the presence of German troops on its soil during the Second World War.