A graphic history featuring the true story of three friends from
Brooklyn who join in the global fight against fascism
In this exhilarating graphic novel about the Spanish Civil War, three
American friends set off from Brooklyn to join in the
fight*--*determined to make Spain "the tomb of fascism" for the sake of
us all. Together they defy the U.S. government and join the legendary
Abraham Lincoln Brigade, throw themselves into battle, and conduct
sabotage missions behind enemy lines. As Spain is shattered by the
savagery of combat during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), readers see
the darkening clouds of the World War to come.
Artist Anne Timmons has created a thrilling graphic novel in the spirit
of the "war comic" genre that appeared after the attack on Pearl Harbor
and the United States' entry into World War II. Drawing upon the
real-life experiences of Lincoln Brigade veteran Abe Osheroff, writer
Miguel Ferguson offers a lively, accessible resource based on actual
events during the Great Depression and the Spanish Civil War.
¡Brigadistas! will stir the memories of older audiences who remember
the Spanish Civil War as a time of unparalleled international solidarity
and heartbreak, and it will expose young audiences to the passions,
politics, and conflicts of a bygone era with striking contemporary
relevance.
