63. The Spanish Civil War: Fighting Fascism With Hemingway And Orwell (Ep 2)

Why did 35,000 foreign volunteers join the International Brigades? How did the conflict lead to the first racially integrated military unit in US history? What was women’s role in the conflict? How was modern conflict journalism pioneered in Spain?

David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell examine the role of foreign volunteers and journalists in the Spanish Civil War

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