A fascinating article in the Jerusalem Post recalls the strong Jewish presence in the battalions participating in the Civil War in Spain, which began in 1936.
Up to 25% of the soldiers of the International Brigade were Jewish. He even went on to create a Jewish Brigade in Spain.
Despite the high Jewish involvement in the war, have never been known data. Well maintained by the anonymity that many Jews or by the false names to conceal identity in times of anti-Semitism in Europe.
Most fought on the communist side, but many commented: "I came to Spain, not least as a communist and fascist, but as a Jew concerned about the lurking danger that our people if the fascist regime rises with victory."
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