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Originally Posted by Billybob
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it was an attempt to stop the spread of fascism, in particular that espoused by mr. franco, who allied himself with that fun-loving fascist, mr. hitler. many individuals not aligned with moscow also went to spain to fight valiantly (and futilely) against this fearful spectre. they were bombed by junkers 88's, lent by mr. hitler, and, sadly, they were sabotaged by internal strife and mismanagement, some of it no doubt because of the influence and desire for control of those answering to moscow. nevertheless, it was a noble effort for many, and anyone associated with the anti-fascists should be respected and honored, not wrongly slurred by "guilt by association" (even though in the 1950's in the united states, sadly, they were.)
orwell wrote of the horror of this war, as did hemingway;
for whom the bell tolls is a wonderful, beautiful work.
the triumph of franco in spain certainly sent a message to mussolini and hitler.