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Sixth of February Battalion

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Active
  
1937-1938

Allegiance
  
Spain

Type
  
Battalion - Infantry

Country
  
French and Belgian

Branch
  
International Brigades

Role
  
Home Defence

The 4th "Sixth of February" Battalion (French: Bataillon Six-FĂ©vrier) was a Franco-Belgian International Brigade unit during the Spanish Civil War. 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

Sixth of February Battalion Wikipedia