A Chance to Fight Hitler
David Goutor
In late 1936, as Franco’s armies stormed toward Madrid, Stalin famously termed the defence of Spain “the common cause of all advanced and progressive mankind.” As a German emigrant to Winnipeg, Hans Ibing recognized the importance of the Spanish Civil War to the struggle against worldwide fascism in a way that most people in Canada did not—joining the International Brigades in their fight to defend the Spanish Republic was his “chance to fight Hitler.”
Drawing on interviews, Ibing’s personal papers, and archival material, David Goutor recounts the powerful story of an ordinary man’s response to extraordinary times.
Author - David Goutor.
Narrator - Braden Wright.
Published Date - Sunday, 14 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
In late 1936, as Franco’s armies stormed toward Madrid, Stalin famously termed the defence of Spain “the common cause of all advanced and progressive mankind.” As a German emigrant to Winnipeg, Hans Ibing recognized the importance of the Spanish Civil War to the struggle against worldwide fascism in a way that most people in Canada did not—joining the International Brigades in their fight to defend the Spanish Republic was his “chance to fight Hitler.” Drawing on interviews, Ibing’s personal papers, and archival material, David Goutor recounts the powerful story of an ordinary man’s response to extraordinary times. Author - David Goutor. Narrator - Braden Wright. Published Date - Sunday, 14 January 2024.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:14
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Duration:00:11:19
Chapter 4
Duration:00:43:02
Chapter 5
Duration:00:26:40
Chapter 6
Duration:00:41:20
Chapter 7
Duration:00:29:12
Chapter 8
Duration:00:45:40
Chapter 9
Duration:00:41:40
Chapter 10
Duration:00:48:01
Chapter 11
Duration:00:44:11
Chapter 12
Duration:00:40:50
Chapter 13
Duration:00:21:31
Chapter 14
Duration:00:02:47
Chapter 15
Duration:00:05:39
Chapter 16
Duration:00:25:33
Chapter 17
Duration:00:28:09
Chapter 18
Duration:00:30:05
Chapter 19
Duration:00:23:19
Chapter 20
Duration:00:30:30
Chapter 21
Duration:00:03:45
Chapter 22
Duration:00:00:55