Why no official memorial in Australia to citizens who fought and died in the Spanish civil war? | Paul Daley

The photograph, unseen until now, immortalizes Jim McNeill and a group of Australians who fought fascism in Spain while Australia aimed to appease fascist regimes.

McNeill’s participation in the Spanish Civil War highlights the contradictions in Australia’s wartime stance, where many chose to combat fascism despite the government's pacifist approach.

This historical snapshot serves as a powerful reminder of those Australians whose contributions during the Spanish Civil War have been forgotten in mainstream narratives of national martial history.

The photograph signifies a unity among Australians who stood against fascism, standing in stark contrast to the dominant narrative surrounding Australia's participation in World War II.

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