The 43 Group (part 1)

After World War Two, British fascists began organising again. However, having just returned from the war and seeing the horrors of fascism first-hand, a group of mostly Jewish ex-servicemen and women decided to stop them. Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at   / workingclasshistory   We speak with Daniel Sonabend, author of We Fight Fascists: The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle for Post-War Britain, as well as Jules Konopinski, who was a member of the group. The bonus episode attached to part 1 is available for patrons here:   / e35b-jules-early-34109934   You can get a copy of Daniel's book here from our online store: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/... Our anti-fascist merch is available here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/... Full information, photos, links and show notes are available here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS As always, huge thanks to our patreon supporters who make this podcast possible. Image is of 43 Group members Gerry Flamberg (front left) and Jonny Wimborne (front right) standing outside the court house after the acquittal on an attempted murder charge. The smiling man between them is Len Rolnick who ran the Communist cell within the Group. Courtesy Daniel Sonabend. Our theme tune is Bella Ciao, thanks for permission to use it from Dischi del Sole. You can purchase it here: https://www.alabianca.it/en/store/bra.... Or stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7xD0Ji....