Algeciras

In 1972 while on the Costa del Sol, I traveled down to Algeciras only to find that Franco, who was still ruling Spain, had dug up the road to Gibraltar over a fight with the British.

In that year France annexed this north African country in spite of the agreement that had been reached at Algeciras.

But the offer of Algeciras induced him to promise aid, and he came with a strong army of Moors and Berbers.

In these modern days Gibraltar is not so secure, for the heights of Algeciras, in Spain, are only about seven miles away.

Meanwhile the Castilians attacked Algeciras, and Mohammed, between two foes, was brought to bay.

We were of substantial service in bringing to a satisfactory conclusion the negotiations at Algeciras concerning Morocco.