https://irving.video/videos/watch/625691dc-2f81-485d-89c9-b55beaacb14d OverviewIrving examines the 1940 meeting between Hitler and Franco at Hendaye, analysing why Franco refused to permit German passage through Spain to attack Gibraltar. He contextualizes Franco's decision within Spain's exhaustion following the Civil War, then offers a broader assessment of Franco's 40-year rule, and concludes with a discussion of the Guernica bombing and questions of historical accuracy regarding casualty figures. Topics coveredHitler and Franco's meeting at Hendaye: strategic context and refusal of German passage 00:00:00, Spain's condition after the Civil War: economic dependence and inability to support German operations 00:01:02, Franco's 40-year rule and domestic peace in Spain compared to democratic nations 00:02:05, Social order and crime prevention under Franco's regime, including the role of the sereno 00:03:05, Admiral Canaris's possible role in persuading Franco to reject Hitler's demands 00:04:01, The Guernica bombing of April 1937: investigation into casualty figures and historical record 00:04:01, Key momentsIrving's personal experience in Franco's Spain: "There were years of great peace. You could walk in the streets without fear of being mugged" 00:02:05, Irving's archival investigation of Guernica: cross-checking death registers, hospital records, and newspapers to establish the actual death toll of 93 00:04:01, Irving's assessment of Franco's historical legacy: "I think he was a great man, and he gave Spain 40 years of peace" 00:02:05, SourceThe recording appears to be a lecture or public address, though the specific venue and date are not identified in the transcript. The audience composition and original broadcaster or publisher are not recoverable from the available metadata. The speaker references a recent Spanish publication interview but does not specify the date of this recording. About this archive: irving.video preserves the lectures, interviews, and TV appearances of historian David Irving. All videos are captioned, every transcript is searchable. Books at irvingbooks.com. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:07:47 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://irving.video https://irving.video/lazy-static/avatars/217f0272-12b9-4650-9c50-a2b60755061b.jpg https://irving.video/videos/watch/625691dc-2f81-485d-89c9-b55beaacb14d All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://irving.video/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.