Why would young British women risk their lives by volunteering to serve in medical units during Spain's bitter civil war? Why would so many women here in Britain dedicate their energies to campaigns and committees to help people suffering in Spain when worthy causes could be found closer to hand? The answers to these and other intriguing questions can be found in the life stories of the remarkable women who feature in this book. In Britain, the Spanish Civil War (1936-9) has largely been overshadowed in popular memory by the impact of the Second World War. For the many British men and women...