Aided by Hitler and Mussolini with troops, tanks and planes, General
Francisco Franco leads a rebellion to destroy the progressive reforms of a
democratic government and to instal a Fascist dictatorship. The
government is defeated and the unequal struggle is a dress rehearsal for
the horrors that soon follow in World War Two.

From all over the world, idealistic young men and women flock to the
banners of the International Brigades to help the Spanish workers and
peasants defend their freedom and democracy.

‘From Suir to Jarama’ follows the story of a young Irish volunteer, Mossie
Quinlan, during his eighty-three days in Spain. Travel into the country
undercover with him, train, eat, sleep and fight with him, until his heroic
death in the great Battle of Jarama, just outside Madrid.

Learn about Mossie’s life and the ideals that brought him from Ireland to
the gore of a Spanish battlefield. And ask yourself: When heroes die, do
they take a big piece of their family’s life with them?
‘From Suir to Jarama’ is beautifully illustrated, with comprehensive source
materials listed and a full index.