Michael Crowley launches his new book "Remember Me To My Comrades"

Remember Me to My Comrades is a series of uniquely personal accounts by International Brigade volunteers during the Spanish Civil War (1936–39) alongside a historical narration of their involvement. 

 Thursday, July 16th,  is also the 90th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.

Author Michael Crowley and researcher Tony Fox, through the generosity of descendants, have quarried letters and diaries from a fascinating selection of the 2,500 British Brigade volunteers who fought Franco’s army against overwhelming odds. Material that, through their own words, transports us into the hearts and minds of the combatants, including those who never returned. Letters about the decision to volunteer, the rigours of the journey, battalion life, and the explanations to loved ones back home. The persuasive not to worry letters, the upbeat letters that begin, ‘Revolutionary Greetings from Barcelona’ and those that end, ‘Remember Me to My Comrades.’ There is a wealth of historical material here, but above all, this is a compelling and highly poignant publication.

Copies available from Barnthorn Publishing

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