Book · 2007 · History
Comrades and Commissars
The Lincoln Battalion in the Spanish Civil War
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Why people recommend it
Comrades and Commissars by Cecil D. Eby is a historical examination of the American volunteers who served in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade during the Spanish Civil War. James Stout recommended the book on Behind the Bastards during the episode It Could Happen Here Weekly 33, which aired on May 7, 2022. Stout noted that Eby's book is another exceptionally good resource for readers interested in exploring the topic further. The text delves into the daily lives, ideological motivations, and intense pressures experienced by the volunteers, including the strict discipline and political oversight enforced by communist commissars. By drawing on archival research and personal testimonies, Eby constructs a vivid picture of idealism clashing with the harsh realities of front-line combat and internal party politics. Stout's endorsement underscores the book's value as a companion to other historical accounts, helping readers grasp the multifaceted nature of the international brigades and the personal sacrifices made by those who fought in Spain.
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James Stout Um, Cecile Elb's book is another really good book about that if you want to read that. 1
“Um, Cecile Elb's book is another really good book about that if you want to read that.”
