ISBN10: 1877257710, ISBN13: 9781877257711, [publisher: Canterbury University Press] Softcover Kiwi Companeros. New Zealand and the Spanish Civil War. By Mark Derby (Edited by. Softback very good condition, ex library, in protective plastic cover. Published by Canterbury University Press, 2009. ISBN: 1877257710. 23.9 x 17 x 2.5 centimetres (0.47 kg) - Illustrations, map. In the first-ever account of New Zealand's role in Spain's civil war of 1936-39, Mark Derby presents the personal stories of some extraordinary individuals who became involved. For example: A fighter pilot from Wellington who landed his plane with a shattered shoulder, then left for Hollywood to make movies with Errol Flynn; A Cromwell surgeon who operated as close as possible to the firing line, and was described as 'the most important volunteer to come from the British Commonwealth'; A tough young wharfie from Napier who buried 80 of his fellow fighters in a single grave, and later became a union leader and thorn in the side of PM Rob Muldoon; A Christchurch-born academic who risked his life as an intelligence agent in Spain, and was later termed the handsomest man at Oxford University; An elegant young Englishwoman who fought with anarchist militia units and, under the guidance of Frank Sargeson, turned that experience into a writing career; A Wellington film-maker, show-jumper and flamenco dancer who fought for Franco's Fascists. Derby also records the actions of New Zealan ...
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ISBN10: 1877257710, ISBN13: 9781877257711, [publisher: Canterbury University Press, Christchurch] Softcover Paperback. Drawing on recently released military documents and previously unpublished photographs, this enthralling record is the first-ever account of New Zealand's role in the Spanish civil war that lasted from 1936 through 1939. Volunteers from more than 50 countries took sides, including New Zealanders who worked for the Spanish cause both abroad and at home. With contributions from some of New Zealand's leading writers and historians, this volume tells the all-but-forgotten stories of the remarkable heroes who chose to enter into a crucial conflict that became a ruthless rehearsal for World War II. Drawing on military documents and photographs, this record gives an account of New Zealand's role in the Spanish civil war that lasted from 1936 through 1939. It tells the all-but-forgotten stories of the remarkable heroes who chose to enter into a crucial conflict that became a ruthless rehearsal for World War II. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
[Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2010]

ISBN10: 1877257710, ISBN13: 9781877257711, [publisher: Canterbury University Press, Christchurch] Softcover Paperback. Drawing on recently released military documents and previously unpublished photographs, this enthralling record is the first-ever account of New Zealand's role in the Spanish civil war that lasted from 1936 through 1939. Volunteers from more than 50 countries took sides, including New Zealanders who worked for the Spanish cause both abroad and at home. With contributions from some of New Zealand's leading writers and historians, this volume tells the all-but-forgotten stories of the remarkable heroes who chose to enter into a crucial conflict that became a ruthless rehearsal for World War II. Drawing on military documents and photographs, this record gives an account of New Zealand's role in the Spanish civil war that lasted from 1936 through 1939. It tells the all-but-forgotten stories of the remarkable heroes who chose to enter into a crucial conflict that became a ruthless rehearsal for World War II. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1877257710, ISBN13: 9781877257711, [publisher: Canterbury University Press] Softcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
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