Tag Archives: food for militia

7.8.39.

Posted on 7 August by orwelldiaries

Social 1. “Soc. Corresp.” repeats complaints about food etc. in militia camps with implication that the men are being treated rough more or less willfully. Socialist Correspondence 2. 57 people reported shot in connection with recent political murders in Madrid … Continue reading →

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6.8.39.

Posted on 6 August by orwelldiaries

Foreign & General 1. Purge of Sudeten leaders taking place, evidently as result of Czech pressure & as a prelude to milder methods. Sunday Times [a] 2. Polish gov.t evidently now ready to allow Russians to use Polish air bases. … Continue reading →

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