He remained loyal to the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War.

[3] He tried to reorganize the Republican forces and shot three brigade commanders in order to maintain discipline.

[4] On 7 November 1937 he was made commander of the newly established Andalusian Army, a post he held until 14 March 1938.

[5] Following the disaster of the Battle of Merida pocket he was made commander of the Extremaduran Army on 31 July 1938, replacing Colonel Ricardo Burillo who had been abruptly dismissed.

[6] In March 1939, he supported Casado's coup and was appointed commander of the Army of the Centre.