S7 E05 - Sean Scullion on the Spanish in World War 2

We are joined this week by Military Historian and Secretary of the Royal Engineers Historical Society, Sean Scullion. Sean wants to rage that not all of Spain was neutral in World War 2.We talk about how the Republicans fled to France and then started to continue the fight. How many joined the Maquis and organised resistance and how more came to be part of the British Army to continue the fight.You can follow Sean on Twitter at @sean_f_scullion Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Think you know history? Think again.History Rage is the weekly podcast where professional historians come armed with evidence, fury, and a burning desire to set the record straight. Hosted by Paul Bavill, each episode invites a leading historian to reveal the one historical myth, misconception, or lazy narrative they wish we’d all stop believing — and why it matters.From “Vikings wore horned helmets” to “Britain stood alone in 1940” and “medieval people never bathed,” this is history with attitude, myth-busting with academic rigor, and truth-telling that pulls no punches.Whether you’re a lifelong history buff, a student, or just someone who’s had enough of bad takes on TikTok, History Rage gives you the real story — with all the rage it deserves.📅 New episodes every Monday. 🎧 Follow now and join the resistance against historical nonsense.Follow on all social media @historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.