The theoretical struggle is a key component of the class struggle. Without revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement. Capitalism is facing the deepest crisis in its history. The ruling class can offer no real way forward for the vast majority of people.
The In Defence of Marxism magazine – produced by the Revolutionary Communist International – is a tool and a weapon for revolutionary class fighters all over the world, offering serious Marxist analysis on theoretical questions and burning issues of the workers’ movement.
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With spring comes new life, blooming flowers, leaves back on bare tree branches — and a brand new In Defence of Marxism magazine! Issue #49 is an edition packed with articles all themed around the true revolutionary legacy of the end of WWII.
To start us off, in Alan Woods’ editorial he explores the true history of WWII – which capitalist historians have obfuscated for decades.
From 1943 to 1948, Italy was the scene of an inspiring revolutionary movement that not only swept away fascism, but even threatened capitalist rule itself. In the first article of this issue, Roberto Sarti gives a glimpse of that movement, and explains how it was deliberately betrayed by the Stalinist leadership of the Italian Communist Party.
Next up is the French Resistance during the Second World War. With the old order discredited, the French Communist Party were in a strong position to take power during and after the liberation of France. In this article, Jules Legendre explains how and why the Communist leaders consciously strove to hold back the working class, and restore the fortunes of French capitalism.
Following this, we are pleased to republish ‘The Changed Balance of Forces in Europe’, written by Ted Grant in March 1945. The value and significance of this article largely speaks for itself, but the In Defence of Marxism editorial board have also added a fresh introduction, in order to provide the reader with additional context.
And to close this issue, Daniel Morley looks at how the war led to the development of Italian neorealist cinema, and the influence this had on other films of the period. The Second World War marked a fundamental turning point in history; its impacts were felt at all levels of society, including art.
Please note: We only deliver print editions of the magazine to UK residents, not including the North of Ireland. Non-UK residents should head to the In Defence of Marxism website.
