24th Battalion (International Brigade)
| 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 |
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]- ^ 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.
