In the tumultuous landscape of Spain's Civil War, "Mine Were of Trouble" by Peter Kemp stands as a singular and gripping memoir, offering a rare perspective from the Nationalist front lines. Kemp, a young British law student with a fervent opposition to communism, embarks on a daring and clandestine journey into the heart of a country torn asunder. With little more than unwavering conviction and a forged set of documents, he joins the ranks of the Requetés, a traditionalist militia, and later, the notorious Spanish Foreign Legion. Through Kemp's eyes, readers are plunged into the visceral realities of war, where ideologies clash with brutal force, and the quest for honor is as perilous as it is profound. Crafted with the precision of a seasoned soldier and the narrative flair of a born storyteller, Kemp's account is more than a war memoir; it is a testament to the complexities of human courage and the contentious battle for ideological supremacy. As one of the few English-language memoirs sympathetic to the Nationalist cause, Kemp's narrative does not shy away from controversy, nor does it bask in glorification. Instead, it offers an unflinching look at the personal cost of conviction amidst one of the 20th century's most ideologically charged conflicts. In "Mine Were of Trouble," readers find not only the story of a man who sought to shape history but also a compelling examination of the Spanish Civil War's enduring legacy.