Franco ' s Moors close in Madrid . Strong forces of Moorish troops belonging to the Spanish rebel army of Gen Franco are gradually tightening their grip on Madrid . Moors are active in the bargas district , north of Toledo , where they are advancing north-east and menacing railway line between Arunjuez and the capital . Photo shows , Moors of Gen Franco's army resting Bargas, north of Toledo , before resuming the advance on Madrid . 9 October 1936