Jump to content

24th Battalion (International Brigade)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from 24 Battalion)
24 Battalion
Active1937–1938
CountryCuba Cuba
Allegiance Spain
Branch International Brigades
TypeBattalion – Infantry
RoleHome Defence
Part ofXV International Brigade
EngagementsSpanish Civil War

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.

History

[edit]

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

[edit]
  1. ^ SBHAC Pequeñas biografías de voluntarios cubanos en el Ejército Popular
  2. ^ SBHAC – Galería de imágenes de voluntarios cubanos en el Ejército Popular
  3. ^ "Harry Randall, el fotógrafo de la XV Brigada Internacional". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
[edit]