Henri Vuilleman Battalion Explained

Unit Name:Henri Vuilleman Battalion
Country:French
Allegiance: Spain
Branch: International Brigades
Type:Infantry battalion
Dates:1936–1938
Command Structure:XIII International Brigade
XIV International Brigade

The Henri Vuilleman Battalion was a unit of the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. It was raised on 12 December 1936, mostly from French and Belgian volunteers, absorbing surviving members of the Louise Michel (I) Battalion. It was first mustered as a battalion of XIII International Brigade. On 5 August 1937, it transferred to the XIV International Brigade. It was dissolved on 23 April 1938 with the remaining troops being redistributed in the XIV International Brigade.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Clifford . Alexander . Fighting for Spain . 2020 . Pen & Sword Military . Yorkshire . 978-1-52677-438-5 . 238.