Spain's Cause Was Mine
by Hank Rubin
"A Memoir of an American Medic in the Spanish War"
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Spain's Cause Was Mine by Hank Rubin
Details
War:
Spanish Civil War
Perspective:
Medics
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
200
Published Date:
1999
ISBN13:
9780809323173
Summary
Spain's Cause Was Mine is a memoir by Hank Rubin, an American medical volunteer who served in the Spanish Civil War during the 1930s. Rubin recounts his experiences providing medical care to International Brigade fighters battling against Franco's forces. The book offers a firsthand account of the conflict from the perspective of a young idealist who traveled to Spain to support the Republican cause. It provides insight into the dangers faced by medical personnel, the harsh realities of war, and the political motivations that drove thousands of international volunteers to risk their lives for Spanish democracy.