Into the fire American women in the Spanish Civil War

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Title:

Author:

Newman, Julia.

Publication Information:

[United States] : First Run Features, 2002.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (58 min.): sound, color, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

Spain, 1936: right-wing military officers led by General Franco (and supported by Hitler and Mussolini) attempt to overthrow the newly elected, democratic government. In response, nearly 80 American women joined the Good Fight - volunteering, in defiance of the US government, to help fight the Fascists in what would become the Spanish Civil War...16 of these brave and idealistic nurses, writers and journalists share stories of courage and commitment to a just cause. -- container.

General Note:

Special features: Short film: archives of activism; Director introduction & biography; Archival photo gallery; timeline; resources.

Language:

English

Corporate Subject:

Spain. Ejército Popular de la República. Brigada Internacional, XV.

Subject Term:

Americans -- Spain -- History -- 20th century.

DVDs.

Geographic Term:

Spain -- History -- Civil War, 1936-1939 -- Participation, American.

Spain -- History -- Civil War, 1936-1939 -- Medical care.