219: Other People’s Battles: American Volunteer Soldiers
An estimated 200 American volunteer soldiers have joined the fight
against the Islamic State. They’re part of a much longer tradition
of freelance fighters, like early 19th century American privateers
who fought in Latin America’s wars of independence and
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An estimated 200 American volunteer soldiers have joined the fight
against the Islamic State. They’re part of a much longer tradition
of freelance fighters, like early 19th century American privateers
who fought in Latin America’s wars of independence and those who
participated in the Spanish Civil War. On this episode, Ed, Brian
and Joanne explore when and why Americans signed up to fight for
other countries’ causes.
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against the Islamic State. They’re part of a much longer tradition
of freelance fighters, like early 19th century American privateers
who fought in Latin America’s wars of independence and those who
participated in the Spanish Civil War. On this episode, Ed, Brian
and Joanne explore when and why Americans signed up to fight for
other countries’ causes.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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