Sharp contrasts in the feelings of the two armies were seen by United Press correspondents marching on the highway en route to the front. Republicans travelling toward the front showed the highest of spirits, sang and smiled while hundreds of Nationalist prisoners marching on the same road toward the rear looked glum. Most of them seemed fo be youngsters whose ages ranged from eighteen to twenty, although many appeared even younger.
The cudden counter-drive of the Republicans forced the Nationalists to halt their campaign in their attempt to take Valencia, Republican forces said.—United Press.
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