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Inigo

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4 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said:

Bit rich of them considering the history of the Irish Brigades involvement in the Spanish Civil War on the side of Franco.

If you know your history and all that. Morons one and all.

Not to mention the Catholic Church fanning the flames of conflict and playing a big part in the descent into civil war. And then almost to a priest supporting Franco throughout and after the conflict. Another scummy stain on their church.

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McEwan's Lager

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2 minutes ago, Inigo said:

Not to mention the Catholic Church fanning the flames of conflict and playing a big part in the descent into civil war. And then almost to a priest supporting Franco throughout and after the conflict. Another scummy stain on their church.

"Militarily the Brigade achieved little; in its first action, near Ciempozuelos in February 1937, the Brigade was involved in a friendly fire incident with a Falangist unit while advancing to the front. Four brigaders and 13 Falangists were killed in the exchange of fire. Shortly after, at Titulcia in March 1937 the Brigade refused to advance after taking casualties and was withdrawn. Later, months of inactivity in a quiet sector sapped morale and saw an erosion of discipline; the unit was finally sent home in July 1937."

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19 minutes ago, fanaticCR said:

Push tarriers and they are fucking honking. Valencia captain is a very good player. Hope BT can show us some more of ǝpɐbıɹq uǝǝɹb ǝɥʇ corner if possible

parejo, boys some player.

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1 minute ago, McEwan's Lager said:

"Militarily the Brigade achieved little; in its first action, near Ciempozuelos in February 1937, the Brigade was involved in a friendly fire incident with a Falangist unit while advancing to the front. Four brigaders and 13 Falangists were killed in the exchange of fire. Shortly after, at Titulcia in March 1937 the Brigade refused to advance after taking casualties and was withdrawn. Later, months of inactivity in a quiet sector sapped morale and saw an erosion of discipline; the unit was finally sent home in July 1937."

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Contrast that to the Scots... 'The Scots Who Fought Franco' is a fantastic wee documentary. The old boys interviewed are superb.

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