Palafox Battalion
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The Palafox Battalion was a volunteer unit of largely Polish and Spanish composition in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. It was named after José de Palafox, a Spanish general who successfully fought French Napoleonic forces during the Peninsular War.
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Palafox Battalion | |
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Active | 1937–1938 |
Country | Polish |
Allegiance | Republican Spain |
Branch | International Brigades |
Type | Infantry battalion |
Part of | CL International Brigade XIII International Brigade |
Engagements | Battle of Brunete Zaragoza Offensive Battle of the Ebro |
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