Eusko Gudariak

Eusko Gudariak (originally spelt Euzko Gudariak, "Basque Soldiers") was the

nationalist Spain

army.

It is also used as an anthem by ETA^[1] and the organizations orbiting the Basque National Liberation Movement.

The music is a traditional Basque tune from

EAJ-PNV

. During the war, Captain Alejandro Lizaso Eizmendi added some verses.

Basque

Euzko Gudariak gera

Euskadi askatzeko

Gerturik daukagu odola

bere aldez emateko

Irrintzi bat entzunda

mendi tontorrean

goazen gudari danok

Ikurriñan atzean

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.

References

^ Juan 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
^ «Euzko gudariak», Auñamendi Basque Encyclopaedia.