Bill Alexander

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.

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.

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..

We're going to have a strong battery. Our pitching gives us the luxury of a lot of good innings defensively.

We're going to have a strong battery. Our pitching gives us the luxury of a lot of good innings defensively.

The International Brigades and the British volunteers were, numerically, only a small part of the Republican forces, but nearly all read more

The International Brigades and the British volunteers were, numerically, only a small part of the Republican forces, but nearly all had accepted the need for organization and order in civilian life.