“…"That it is with serious alarm and indignation we learn of the steps now being taken by the Vichy Government to transport the many thousands of International Brigaders and other refugees now in Occupied France to North Africa to encampments in the Sahara Desert. …”

“…"That it is with serious alarm and indignation we learn of the steps now being taken by the Vichy Government to transport the many thousands of International Brigaders and other Refugees now in Occupied France to North Africa to encampments in the Sahara Desert. …”

“…Coproduction: France, Germany, Switzerland From 1940 to 1944, France's Vichy government collaborated with Nazi Germany. Marcel Ophüls mixes archival footage with 1969 interviews of a German officer and of collaborators and resistance fighters from Clermont-Ferrand. …”

“…A telegram has been received from Negrin, Paddington, London, saying that Largo Caballero was in danger of being delivered by the Vichy Government to Franco, and asking you to intervene. …”

“…Eden stating that the U.S.A had taken up the case with the Vichy Government and obtained an assurance that Large Caballero would not be extradited to Spain. …”

“…It seems to us, however, that it is clear that no attempt has been made on behalf of these men and that the Government is presupposing the reply of the Vichy Government. We feel most strongly that the least that can be done is to make an attempt to obtain the release of these men. …”

“…1941-11-12 013-0030-001 B OR C 2 Office Date Stamp POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay Sir Walter Citrine Transport House London Our common friend Largo Caballero in danger being delivered Franco by Vichy Government will be most grateful any step you could possibly take to prevent this measure being carried out stop thanks greetings = Juan Negrin For free repetition of doubtful words telephone "telegrams enquiry" or call with this form at office of delivery. …”

“…1941-11-12 013-0030-001 B OR C 2 Office Date Stamp POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay Sir Walter Citrine Transport House London Our common friend Largo Caballero in danger being delivered Franco by Vichy Government will be most grateful any step you could possibly take to prevent this measure being carried out stop thanks greetings = Juan Negrin For free repetition of doubtful words telephone "telegrams enquiry" or call with this form at office of delivery. …”

“…It was stated that the Vichy Government had given an assurance to Washington that Caballero would not be handed over to the Franco Government We wrote to Lord Halifax when we thought Caballero was in Franco's hands and he said there was little hope of intervention on the Ambassador's part being successful. …”

“…We are also trying to have influence brought to bear upon the Vichy Government so that they will desist from handing over Spanish refugees to the Spanish Authorities. …”

“…The British Government has still no direct diplomatic relations and no influence with the Vichy Government. There are no British Consuls in France. …”

“…I have now received a report from Lord Halifax stating that he has learnt from the United States authorities that the United States Government took up the case with the Vichy Government some weeks ago and obtained an assurance from them that Largo Caballero would not be extradited to Spain. …”

“…The German Government and even the Spanish Government would have far more influence with the Vichy Government, particularly on this matter, than would our own. …”

“…The proposals which you make are similar to some which have been circularised by the International Brigade Association and which presuppose relationships between the Governments in questions on a very much more cordial plane than existed in position with regard to the relationships between the British (or United States) and Vichy Governments has not improved since then. Yours sincerely, Assistant Secretary. …”

“…I think you will appreciate that the position with regard to the relationships between the British (or United States) and Vichy Governments has not improved since then. Yours sincerely, Assistant Secretary. …”

“…My Executive Council have instructed me to urge you to bring all possible pressure to bear on the Vichy Government in order to assist and ease the position of the above brigade now in concentration camps in France. …”

“…You will appreciate that the position with regard to the relationships between the British (or United States) and Vichy Governments has certainly not improved since then. …”

“…My Committee request that you give sympathetic consideration to the question of writing the Foreign Secretary requesting him to approach the American Government to intervene with the Vichy Government on the following points:- (1) To stop extradition of former members of the International Brigades to Germany, German-occupied countries and Italy. (2) To grant French exit permits to former International Brigaders. (3) To permit the distribution of relief to International Brigaders in French and Spanish internment camps by accredited relief organisations in France, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland. …”

“…This confirms what I said to you during my last visit, that it was the Vichy Government which handed Caballero over to Franco. …”