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The records include assessments of the volunteers made by their political superiors in the latter part of the war in Spain. Many are highly derogatory, referring to desertion, drunkenness and indiscipline, but should be taken with a pinch of salt, sometimes a very large amount. They were written for internal use, primarily as an assessment of suitability for future membership of the Communist Party at home and were often made by a party representative who may have had a grudge against certain individuals or may simply have been wrong. Many volunteers with outstanding military records in Spain – including senior ranking officers – received extremely critical assessments.
 
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British Battalion (Full Colour) Tote Bag

British Battalion Mug

Jim Connell Festival honours Irish Brigaders

Kings and pawns: the Brigaders who played chess in Franco's prison

The Young’uns’ Johnny Longstaff musical recorded by BBC

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