Eusko Gudariak (originally spelt Euzko Gudariak, "Basque Soldiers") was the republican anthem of the Eusko Gudarostea, the army of the Basque Autonomous Government during the Spanish Civil War. The song used to refer to the defense of the Basque country within the Republic of Spain against the nationalist Spain army.
It is also used as an anthem by ETAJuan Paredes allegedly sang Eusko Gudariak before being executed. Execution of 5 terrorists in Spain sparks protests throughout Europe, Chicago Tribune, page 2, 28 September 1975 and the organizations orbiting the Basque National Liberation Movement.
The music is a traditional Basque tune from Araba, named .«Euzko gudariak», Auñamendi Basque Encyclopaedia. The lyrics were composed in 1932 by José María de Gárate, an officer of the EAJ-PNV. During the war, Captain Alejandro Lizaso Eizmendi added some verses.
Basque
English translation We are the Basque Soldiers to free the Basque Country we have ready our blood to give it for it
An irrintzi1 has been heard on the top of the mountain, let's go, all the soldiers behind the Basque flag
1 Irrintzi, literally "neigh", is a high-pitched scream used in celebrations and to call others at long distances.
See also Gernikako arbola, a traditional Basque anthem Gora ta gora, official Basque anthem Oriamendi, a traditional Carlist anthem El Himno de Riego, the anthem of the Second Spanish Republic A Las Barricadas, Spanish anarchist anthem Marcha Real, the anthem of Francoist Spain and the Kingdom of Spain Cara al sol, the Falange anthem The Internationale, socialist anthem
References
External links Canciones republicanas de la Guerra Civil Española . Lyrics with Spanish translation.