Pollitt during the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1940s
Pollitt during the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1940s
Collection: Agitation and the Internal Politics of British Communism, 1907-1977 Volumes Pollitt during the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1940s
The CPGB was very active in mobilising support for the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. Harry Pollitt, acting as General Secretary, made five different trips to Spain to visit the International Brigades and try boost morale.
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Correspondence with British volunteers in Spain, 1936
A range of correspondence to and from Harry Pollitt and British volunteers fighting and aiding the Spanish Republic during the Civil War. Contained in the correspondence are logistical arrangements aiding...
Date:1936-1936Contributor:
Identifier:cp-ind-poll-11-02
Accounts of Pollitt’s visits to Spain, circa. 1937-1940s
This document contains detailed accounts written by Pollitt recalling his experience of the Spanish Civil War. The writings largely discuss the significance of the Spanish Civil War, the role of...
Date:1936-1949Contributor:
Identifier:cp-ind-poll-11-01
