CHURCHILL'S SPANIARDS: Continuing the Fight in the British Army 1939-46

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Unveils the untold story of over a thousand Spanish Republicans who joined the British Army to continue their fight against fascism during WWII. Details, against the backdrop of Churchill's efforts to keep Spain out of the war, the recruitment, training, and deployment of Spanish Republicans into the service of the United Kingdom. These fighting men served widely across British Armed Forces: as members of the elite SAS and Commandos, in the ranks of the Infantry and of the Pioneer Corps, and as members of the Special Operations Executive. Contains 155 black and white photos, eight color plates, nine black and white maps, and two tables.