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International Brigades

Army · Second Spanish Republic · October 22, 1936 – October 28, 1938

Volunteers from over fifty countries, organised by the Comintern, who fought for the Republic.

Recorded for Spanish Civil War.

Engagements 6

Siege of Madrid November 8, 1936 – March 28, 1939
Battle of Jarama February 6–27, 1937
Battle of Guadalajara March 8–23, 1937
Battle of Brunete July 6–25, 1937
Battle of Belchite (1937) August 24 – September 7, 1937
Battle of the Ebro July 25 – November 16, 1938

Movements

October 22, 1936 – November 7, 1936 Base formed at Albacete · map
November 8, 1936 Defends the University City (Siege of Madrid) · map
February 6, 1937 Holds the Jarama (Battle of Jarama) · map
March 12, 1937 Fights the Italians at Brihuega (Battle of Guadalajara) · map
July 6, 1937 Attacks at Brunete (Battle of Brunete) · map
August 24, 1937 Takes Belchite (Battle of Belchite (1937)) · map
July 25, 1938 Crosses the Ebro (Battle of the Ebro) · map
October 28, 1938 Farewell parade in Barcelona · map

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