The 43 Group was a British anti-fascist group set up by Jewish ex-servicemen after World War II. They did this when, upon returning to London, they encountered British fascist organisations such as the Jeffrey Hamm’s “British League of Ex-Servicemen” and later Oswald Mosley’s reformed British Union of Fascists, or BUF. The activities of these fascist groups included anti-semitic speeches in public places, inciting racial hatred, and from the rank-and-file fascists, violent attacks on London Jews and Jewish property. Group members broke up far-right meetings, infiltrated fascist groups, and attacked the fascists in the streets. (wikipedia)
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October 28th, 2007 | admin
The Abraham Lincoln Brigades Archive is an expansive research site documenting the history of the ALB’s contribution to the anti-fascist struggle of the Spanish Civil War.
From their website:
The veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade were courageous men and
women who participated in the Spanish Civil War in the fight against fascist aggression in Europe. In 1979, together with academic scholars, writers, filmmakers and cultural workers, the veterans established ALBA to awaken public consciousness to historical issues of the 20th century that are rarely presented in secondary and higher education curricula in the United States.
Through its continually expanding archival collections in exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and performances, ALBA preserves the legacy of activism and commitment as an inspiration for present and future generations in working effectively toward a better and more just society.
This, the ALBA website, is fast becoming the leading web resource of information on the Spanish Civil War and its legacy, and the relationship of the importance of historical principals of individual dedication to social justice in today’s society. So take a look, join our Listserve, study our education modules, keep abreast of the latest news and events. Back issues of The Volunteer, ALBA’s award-winning quarterly news journal, are online and available for your information and education.
Included on this website is also a section about Jewish Volunteers in the Spanish Civil War.