International Brigades in Spain 1936-39, Elite 53, Osprey

Osprey's study of the International Brigades of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The Civil war fought in Spain was one of the most bloody and bitterly fought military campaigns of the 20th century. Both the loyalist Republican troops and the Nationalists under General Franco used foreign volunteers to supplement their own forces. In the case of the Republicans the Comintern organised the International Brigades, eventually recruiting over 40,000 people. The International Brigades were the Republican forces elite and as such were stationed at the toughest sectors and often led the most desperate attacks. Ken Bradley details the history, recruitment, composition, organisation, uniforms and equipment of these brigades.

Contents:

• Background
• Recruitment & Composition
• Organisation
• Uniforms & Equpment
• Brigades in Action
• The Plates

Author: Ken Bradley

Illustrated by: Mike Chappell

Publisher: Osprey Publishing (1994)

Description: 64 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm. 

Condition: FINE

Shipping weight: 350 gr.