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To help in the teaching of history of the International Brigades in particular and the Spanish Civil War in general, the IBMT have prepared an education pack, available on a CD. The CD contains lesson plans and materials for three main age groups, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16 year olds. The lessons include source and interpretation work and cover the following topics:

8-10 Years

The International Brigades
The Basque Child Refuges
The Aid for Spain movement

11-13 Years

The International Brigades
The Basque Children
Why did the Republic lose the war?
Why was the Spanish Civil War important?
Osterley Park: Is Dads' Army an accurate interpretation?

14-16 Years

Causes of the Spanish Civil War
Taking Sides
The War Begins
The Militia
Arms for Spain – Non-Intervention
Intervention – the role of Italy and Germany
The War – an overview
Why join the International Brigades?
The International Brigades
Franco’s Spain I [power politics in Franco’s Spain]
Franco’s Spain II [the consequences of the Nationalist victory].

Further material is being developed to give a local history focus. For a copy of the pack and help / advice contact:

Richard Thorpe: thorpe.ortiz [at] tiscali.co.uk

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