24th Battalion (International Brigade)
The 24 Battalion was a unit of the International Brigades made up of Cuban volunteers during the Spanish Civil War.[1][2][3] The Battalion served in the XV International Brigade and was later moved to a Spanish unit.
| 24 Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1937–1938 |
| Country | Cuba |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Branch | International Brigades |
| Type | Battalion – Infantry |
| Role | Home Defence |
| Part of | XV International Brigade |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
History
It was founded on 14 March 1937 and was formed mainly by Cuban volunteers. On 10 November 1937 it was moved to one of the Spanish mixed brigades.
References
- SBHAC Pequeñas biografías de voluntarios cubanos en el Ejército Popular
- SBHAC – Galería de imágenes de voluntarios cubanos en el Ejército Popular
- "Harry Randall, el fotógrafo de la XV Brigada Internacional". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
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