2nd Mixed Brigade
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This article is about the Spanish military unit. For the Japanese formation, see 2nd Independent Mixed Brigade (Imperial Japanese Army).
The Second Mixed Brigade (Spanish: 2ª Brigada Mixta),[1][2] was a mixed brigade of the Spanish Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. It was formed in October 1936 as a result of the reorganization of the Spanish Republican Armed forces.
Quick Facts 2nd Mixed Brigade Segunda Brigada Mixta, Active ...
2nd Mixed Brigade Segunda Brigada Mixta | |
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Active | 1936–1939 |
Country | Spain |
Branch | Spanish Republican Army |
Type | Mixed Brigade |
Role | Home Defence |
Size | Four battalions: The 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th |
Part of | 7th Division (1936 - 1937) 10th Division (1937 - 1938) 64th Division (1938 - 1939) |
Garrison/HQ | Madrid |
Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Jesús Martínez de Aragón |
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The mouthpiece of the 2nd Mixed Brigade were the "Nuevo Horizonte" and "Victoria" newspapers.[2]