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CXXIX International Brigade
Military unit that served in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The CXXIX International Brigade or 129th International Brigade was a military unit of the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. Its members were from a number of different countries thus it was also known as "Forty Nations Brigade" (Spanish: Brigada de las cuarenta naciones).
Quick Facts CXXIX International Brigade Forty Nations Brigade 129.ª Brigada Internacional, Active ...
CXXIX International Brigade Forty Nations Brigade 129.ª Brigada Internacional | |
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Active | 8 February 1938 - 28 March 1939 |
Country | Various, but mostly Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans |
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Type | Mixed Brigade - Infantry |
Role | Home Defence |
Part of | 29th Division (1937 —forerunner unit) 45th Division (1938)[1] 39th Division (1938-39) |
Nickname(s) | Forty Nations Brigade |
Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
Decorations | Medal of Bravery |
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Notable commanders | Wacław Komar [pl], José Pellicer Gandía, Miguel Martínez Nieto |
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