75th anniversary of Spanish Brigade

We are entering a period when many significant (mainly military) centenaries will be celebrated — the motivations, commitment and sacrifice of those involved now universally acknowledged in their native country.

The recent pardon of ‘deserters’ was one further step to conclusion.

However, there occurs this week (Jun 21) the 75th anniversary of the return to Ireland of a brigade of 654 men; the very last combatant (as opposed to peace-keeping) Irish unit to partake in a foreign conflict.