Soviet Airmen in the Spanish Civil War: 1936-1939

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The book explores the covert support provided by the Soviet Union to the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939. It details the extensive military and logistical assistance, including supplies of oil, food, and weaponry, as well as the deployment of military advisers and personnel. Among the approximately 3,000 Soviet sent, a significant number were air force members, with many losing their lives in combat. The narrative highlights the geopolitical dynamics and the Soviet Union's involvement in the conflict against Franco's forces.