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International Brigades in Spain, 1936-1939

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 20th Century - Pre World War II

MSRP old price: $18.95


Product Info

Title
International Brigades in Spain, 1936-1939
Publisher
Category
Author
Ken Bradley
Publish Year
1994
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343488
MFG. Part #
OSPELI053
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI53

Description

The Civil war fought in Spain between 1936 and 1939 was one of the most bloody and bitterly fought military campaigns of the 20th century. Both the loyalist Republican troops and the Nationalists under General Franco used foreign volunteers to supplement their own forces. In the case of the Republicans the Comintern organized the International Brigades, eventually recruiting over 40,000 people. The International Brigades were the Republican forces elite and as such were stationed at the toughest sectors and often led the most desperate attacks. Ken Bradley details the history, recruitment, composition, organization, uniforms and equipment these brigades.