1 April 2009, is the 70th anniversary of the end of the Spanish Civil War, a war that inspired thousands of men and women to fight Fascism in Spain, but one that has since been overshadowed in history by the Second World War. Men and women from every strata of society and from around 50 countries were inspired to volunteer and risk their lives fighting, nursing and reporting for the Republicans in Spain. But what drew so many to fight this cause that was not their own and how did this war capture the passion of so many? And, most importantly, what were the experiences of those who fought as part of the International Brigades in this vicious battle of ideals between communism and Franco's Fascism? This fascinating book reveals through volunteers' own words the circumstances that combined to unite men and women from across the world as anti-Fascists in Spain. "Heroic Voices of the Spanish Civil War" brings together a collection of interviews and writings from the members of the International Brigades. Based on original and previously unpublished interviews from the Imperial War Museum's sound archives and other first-hand accounts from surviving members, Peter Darman's book resounds with the voices of those who felt compelled to fight in Spain and the reality of conflict for those who had often never experienced warfare before.
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Peter Darman holds a postgraduate degree in history from the University of York. He has written a number of books on military and historical subjects, including A - Z of the SAS, Prince Rupert of the Rhine: A Study in Generalship, The Survival Handbook, Posters of World War II, Uniforms of World War II and the Civil War Trivia Book. He currently lives in London.
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By redbigbill
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Transcibed from written and oral records at the Imperial War Museum in London this book allows survivors of the British Battalion of the International Brigades to tell their stories, give their views and opinions in their own words.
Brave men all, to me they were real heroes, who went to Spain to fight for the democratically elected Spanish Government against the military coup led by Franco and the forces of religion and reaction, supported by fascist Germany and Italy and the 'non intervention' of the rest of Europe. These men and women who were not all Commumists and came from all walks of life, probably represent the last real idealogical protest movement that we are ever likely to see. Thousands went from all over the world and although they did not win the military war their bravery against often overwhelming odds is the stuff of legend. Of the approx 2200 Brits who voluntered more than 500 paid the ultimate price and many others were badly wounded.
Not the best or only book about the men and women who fought this starter for WW2 but original and unique as the author makes very few comments and leaves the talking to the veterans, who, except the odd one or two, are no longer with us.
Live history so to speak and the reasons and motivations of these brave people should never be forgotten.
Before all the right wing nutters come creeping out of the woodwork, yes I am well to the left and yes I am inclined to see things through not rose tinted glasses but bright red ones.
Brave men all, to me they were real heroes, who went to Spain to fight for the democratically elected Spanish Government against the military coup led by Franco and the forces of religion and reaction, supported by fascist Germany and Italy and the 'non intervention' of the rest of Europe. These men and women who were not all Commumists and came from all walks of life, probably represent the last real idealogical protest movement that we are ever likely to see. Thousands went from all over the world and although they did not win the military war their bravery against often overwhelming odds is the stuff of legend. Of the approx 2200 Brits who voluntered more than 500 paid the ultimate price and many others were badly wounded.
Not the best or only book about the men and women who fought this starter for WW2 but original and unique as the author makes very few comments and leaves the talking to the veterans, who, except the odd one or two, are no longer with us.
Live history so to speak and the reasons and motivations of these brave people should never be forgotten.
Before all the right wing nutters come creeping out of the woodwork, yes I am well to the left and yes I am inclined to see things through not rose tinted glasses but bright red ones.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By M. Notman
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This isnt a guide to the whole conflict and you will probably get lost if you know nothing of the subject beforehand. Its a good addition to the genre though, letting you hear in peoples own words their motivations for fighting in someone elses war. Ive read many of the accounts in other publications, but its nice to have an edited selection here. Some good pictures too which ive not seen before.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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An interesting book which discusses the reasons the brigaders volunteered and how they enlisted and got to Spain.Using their actual words avoids the many traps of hindsight.I think the book would have been enhanced had it not relied so much on The Imperial War Museum London to the exclusion of other sources.IWM Salford has an extensive diary written by Sam Wild and his letters home can be seen at The Working Class Movement Library,also in Salford;he was,after all a Battalion Commander.
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