Download The Gallant Cause: Canadians in the Spanish Civil War, 1936 - 1939 AudioBook Free
With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil Conflict on July 17, 1936, 42 thousand Internationals, made up of Canadians, Us citizens, and Spaniards, fought collectively on the side of the Republicans who had been trying to toss again fascist dictator Basic Franco's troops, which included many German and Italian soldiers. By Oct 29, 1938 though, only two thousand Internationals could actually accumulate for a speech requesting them to withdraw. Despite almost all their efforts, Spain wished to continue on its, hoping the conflict would turn into a Spanish affair once again. Attracting on diaries and recently documented options, Zuehlke offers a engaging accounts of the Canadian experience in Spain. It was not a popular conflict for Canada, with even the best minister praising Hitler for his interpersonal and economic innovations. Most world powers were aligning themselves with Italy and Germany, who recognized Franco's activity. Along with allied troops, some 1,500 Canadians joined collectively in a valiant but doomed cause. This is the story of the courageous Canadians, who like all veterans of conflict, deserve to have their account informed and their experience related, in order that they will never be forgotten.
