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 | .svg){kind=small} Spain |
| Branch |  International Brigades |
| Type | Battalion – Infantry |
| Role | Home Defence |
| Part of | XV International Brigade |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
History
editIt 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- ^ 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.