The spanish contribution is actually well known in France and evenemore after 1941 than 1940. Until 1941 the refugees (many of whom were communists) were hiding but embarassed to take part to attacks because of the attitude of the Soviet Union. After Barbarossa things changed and they immediatlely volunteered and joined the Maquis. There were Spaniash recruits everywhere. They were very brave because they had nothing to lose. Many of these were send to camps when captured (Nacht und Nebel deportations)

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