You may or may not know that the Spanish Civil War is considered to be the pre-cursor to World War II. A few years ago when I was researching for Arms of Deliverance, I can across a unique autobiography. One B-17 crewmember I read about claimed to make it out of German occupied Belgium after a plane crash due, in part, to the skills he picked up as a veteran of the Spanish Civil War. I scratched my head. Huh? What was the Spanish Civil War and what was an American doing fighting in Spain in the 1930s? I soon discovered that thousands of of American volunteers joined the fight, half of whom never returned home.
The Spanish Civil War Chronicles tells that story. If you'd like a Spanish gift pack, including a copy of the first book in the Spanish Civil War Chronicles, Valley of Betrayal, leave a comment. Tell me what you know about the SCW. If you are like I was, and have never heard of it before - tell me that too. :) I have four gift packs to giveaway. The winner will be announced on the 16th.
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About the only thing I know about the Spanish Civil War is the painting Guernica, by Picasso.
I have heard of the Spanish-American War, but never the Spanish Civil War.
I never heard about the Spanish Civil War. Until recently I didn't know a whole lot about any wars. My Daddy used to try to get me interested and it wasn't until he passed away and I'm now into my 40's and finally learning something!
Tricia -
That's a new one on me. Like Emily, I've heard of the Spanish/American War, not the Spanish Civil War.
Blessings -
Andrea
andrealschultz[at]gmail[dot]com
Don't know much about it, but we are moving into this era in homeschooling over the next couple of years, so I'm sure I'll be learning a lot more, right along with my kids!
jsaake AT yahoo DOT com :)
I've heard of it, but don't know anything about it! Would love to read your book (and win whatever else you are including!)
I never knew about it until I saw this was the setting for one of your books. This is one that I have not read and would love to read.
wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net
I never knew about it until I saw your books :-)
marcus802001(at)yahoo(dot)com
I never knew about it until I saw your books.
wsmarple/at/gmail/dot/com
I have heard of it and that it was in the late 1930s, but know nothing else of it, at this point! Although, I'm looking into getting a Bachelor's in history, so I'm sure I'll learn more then, if not before! Thanks for the opportunity to win this package! -RMTBatty@gmail.com
I'm embarrassed to say I don't know much about it! I'm not even sure if this is correct, but I think I remember that one side was supported by Germany and the other side by the Soviet Union. I hope to win so I can learn more!
Congrats to Lisa, Rebecca, Mark and Wmmhaney - you've won the Spanish Prize Pack! Send my assistant Amy (amy@triciagoyer.com) your mailing address and we'll get those out to you ASAP!
YAY! Thank you so much! I'm so excited to be a winner! I look forward to receiving the pack and reading Valley of Betrayal. Thank you!
Rebecca
Thanks you so much!! Love all your books and I've learned so much reading them. I can't wait to read this one! =)
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