Sixth of February Battalion

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Sixth of February Battalion
Active 1937-1938
Country French and Belgian
Allegiance Flag of Spain (1931 - 1939).svg Spain
Branch Emblem of the International Brigades.svg International Brigades
Type Battalion - Infantry
Role Home Defence
Part of XV International Brigade (1937)
Engagements Spanish Civil War

The 4th "Sixth of February" Battalion (French: Bataillon Six-Février) was a Franco-Belgian International Brigade unit during the Spanish Civil War.[1] The Battalion served in the XV and XIV International Brigades.

History

It was founded on 31 January 1937 and was formed mainly by French and Belgian volunteers. On 4 August 1937 it was moved to the XIV International Brigade.

References

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