XII International Brigade

XII International Brigade
Garibaldi Brigade
Active1936–1939
CountryMostly Italian
Allegiance Spain
Branch International Brigades
TypeMixed Brigade - Infantry
RoleHome Defence
Part of14th Division (1937)
11th Division (1937)
35th Division (1937)
45th Division (1937–1939)
Garrison/HQAlbacete, Barcelona
Nickname(s)Brigada Garibaldi
EngagementsSpanish Civil War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Máté Zalka
Randolfo Pacciardi

The XII International Brigade was mustered on 7 November 1936 at Albacete, Spain. It was formerly named the Garibaldi Brigade, after the most famous and inspiring leader in the Italian Independence Wars, General Giuseppe Garibaldi.


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