Spanish Civil War Interview Series 7: International Brigades with Alexander Clifford
History of the Second World War
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The Disillusionment of Volunteering in Spain
The International Beguys fought in Spain during the Second World War. They suffered heavy casualties and were often shot for cowardice. The discipline system was harsh, but some say it was an extension of Stalinist terrorism. By mid-1937 many volunteers felt like they had done their bit to fight against fascism.
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