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 | |
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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 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.