British Volunteers and the Spanish Civil War: "The Passionate Cause," 1936-39

The Spanish Civil War drew thousands of British, Irish, and Commonwealth volunteers into a defining, perilous struggle across three years.

Ninety years ago, a Civil War broke out in a then little-known country. For thousands of British, Irish and Commonwealth people, the Spanish Civil War was their main focus for three years.

Over 2,500 “British” (including Irish and Commonwealth) men and women fought in the International Brigades or served in the medical services of the Spanish Republic. Ove...