Bill Alexander

The anger in the Brigade against those who fought the Republic in the rear was sharpened by reports of weapons, read more

The anger in the Brigade against those who fought the Republic in the rear was sharpened by reports of weapons, even tanks, being kept from the front and hidden for treacherous purposes.

Intellectuals, academics, writers and poets were an important force in the early groups of volunteers. They had the means to read more

Intellectuals, academics, writers and poets were an important force in the early groups of volunteers. They had the means to get to Spain and were accustomed to travelling, whereas very few workers had left British shores.

We don't have the bats to let it rip. We have to have situational hitting.

We don't have the bats to let it rip. We have to have situational hitting.

It's a good strategic platform for taking off in the U.S..

It's a good strategic platform for taking off in the U.S..

The news of the open military help to Franco from Hitler and Mussolini, and the heroic resistance of the people read more

The news of the open military help to Franco from Hitler and Mussolini, and the heroic resistance of the people of Madrid, Barcelona and the big cities fired a widespread wish to help the Republic and its people.