A comprehensive look at the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), focusing heavily on the experiences of American and other foreign volunteers who fought for the Republican cause, such as those in the International Brigades. The excerpts describe the brutality and atrocities committed by Franco's Nationalist forces and their German and Italian allies, contrasting it with the idealistic but often chaotic nature of the Republican social revolution in regions like Catalonia. Furthermore, the source highlights the political complexities and internal conflicts within the Republic, particularly the tensions between Communists, anarchists, and the POUM, which sometimes led to violence and imprisonment for volunteers. Finally, the narrative examines the lack of support from Western democracies—including the U.S. government's neutrality and the critical role of American companies like Texaco in supplying Franco—and covers the long-term impact of the war on the lives of veterans and the geopolitical landscape leading into World War II.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Spain-Our-Hearts-Americans-1936-1939/dp/0544947231?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=e63245cc0f2a7642b917b470cc74013b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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