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84th Mixed Brigade
The 84th Mixed Brigade (), was a mixed brigade of the Spanish Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. It was formed in March 1937 with battalions of the Iron Column () and was disbanded after the tragic events at Mora de Rubielos when 46 soldiers were shot by firing squad in a Decimation (Roman army), decimation following the brigade's Battle of Teruel December combats in harsh winter conditions.Carlos Engel, ''Historia de las Brigadas Mixtas del E. P. de la República'', 1999; p. 112 In April 1938 a new unit was established with the same number; the new mixed brigade took part in the Battle of the Segre and the Battle of the Ebro before vanishing in the debacle of the Catalonia Offensive.Carlos Engel, ''Historia de las Brigadas Mixtas del E. P. de la República'', 1999; p. 113 History First unit and the Battle of Teruel The 84th Mixed Brigade was one of the units that were established following the militarization of elements of the Iron Column that were located in the eastern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Spain 1931 1939
A flag is a piece of textile, fabric (most often rectangular) with distinctive colours and design. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the Maritime flag, maritime environment, where Flag semaphore, semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Column
The Iron Column (, ) was a Valencian anarchist militia column formed during the Spanish Civil War to fight against the military forces of the Nationalist Faction that had rebelled against the Second Spanish Republic. History The Iron Column was formed in Valencia at the start of the Spanish Revolution by local anarchists including Rafael Martí (nicknamed 'Pancho Villa' after the Mexican revolutionary), José and Pedro Pellicer, Elias Manzanera and José Segarra. The Iron Column fought on the Teruel front. Aragon front On 8 August, 8 centuries (800 militiamen) left Valencia for Teruel. They did it in two batches and in a disorganized way. First, the Alcoy group led by Rafael Martí, which left Valencia with some 150 militiamen, passed through Sagunto, where they were joined by another hundred volunteers. Upon reaching the Teruel town of Sarrión, when they were about 400 strong, they halted a nationalist attack. At the same time, another militia under the command of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XX Army Corps (Spain)
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Andrés Nieto Carmona
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Celadas
Celadas is a municipality located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2018 census ( INE), the municipality has a population of 396 inhabitants. See also * List of municipalities in Teruel This is a list of the municipalities in the province of Teruel in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. There are 236 municipalities in the province. List See also * Geography of Spain * List of cities in Spain * List of Aragonese comarcas ... References Municipalities in the Province of Teruel {{Teruel-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ángel Castaño Gutiérrez
Angel is a given name meaning "angel", "messenger". In the English-speaking world Angel is used for both boys and girls. From the medieval Latin masculine name ''Angelus'', which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Ancient Greek word ἄγγελος (''angelos'') meaning "messenger"). It is gradually gaining popularity in the English-speaking world, where it is sometimes used as a feminine given name in modern times. In the United States, it is also seeing increasing use among boys, usually using the standard English pronunciation of the word angel. Ángel (pronounced /ˈanxel/) is a common male name in Spanish-speaking countries. Variations * Albanian: Engjëll, Ankelo, Anxhelo * Asturian: Ánxel, Ánxelu, Xelu (short) * Bulgarian: Ангел (''Angel'') (masc.), Ангелина (''Angelina'') (fem.) * Croatian: Anđeo, Anđelko (masc.); Anđela, Anđelka (fem.) * French: Ange (masc.), Angèl (masc.), Angèle (fem.), Angélique (fem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carabineros
The was an armed carabiniers force of Spain under both the monarchy and the Second Spanish Republic, Second Republic. The formal mission of this paramilitary gendarmerie was to patrol the coasts and borders of the country, operating against fraud and smuggling. As such the performed the dual roles of border guard, frontier guards and customs officials. The force was established in 1829 and lasted until 1940 when it was summarily disbanded and merged with the Guardia Civil (Spain), Guardia Civil. Motto and uniforms The motto of the was: (Morality, Loyalty, Courage, and Discipline). They were stationed along all the Spanish land borders, in the maritime provinces and in Madrid. Their uniform was dark blue with red facings until the 1920s and thereafter Gray-green, greyish green. Commanders Among the notable commanders of the corps included José Olaguer Feliú (1923–1927), José María Galán and Gonzalo Queipo de Llano (1934–1936). History First hundred years The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
82nd Mixed Brigade
The 82nd Mixed Brigade was a unit of the Spanish Republican Army created during the Spanish Civil War. It came to operate on the Battle of Teruel, Teruel and Levante Offensive, Levante fronts. History The unit was created in March 1937 in the eastern sector of the Teruel front, employing a battalion of the POUM, anarchist militiamen of the First Confederal Column and regular troops. For the leadership of the brigade, the infantry commander Rafael Blasco Borreguero, while Gabriel Rodríguez Cabezas was appointed chief of staff; Melecio Álvarez Garrido was appointed as commissar. The Brigade was assigned to the 40th Division (Spain), 40th Division of the 13th Army Corps (Spain), 13th Army Corps. On 11 July, the 82nd MB participated in the Battle of Albarracín, in support of the attack undertaken by the 61st Mixed Brigade. At the end of December 1937 the brigade participated in the Battle of Teruel. On 14 December it attacked the Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War), national ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Ferrer Canet
--> Miguel is a given name and surname, the Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Michael. It may refer to: Places * Pedro Miguel, a parish in the municipality of Horta and the island of Faial in the Azores Islands *São Miguel (other), various locations in Azores, Portugal, Brazil and Cape Verde People * Miguel (surname) Arts, entertainment, and media *Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist *Miguel Bosé (born 1956), Spanish pop new wave musician and actor * Miguel Calderón (born 1971), artist and writer *Miguel Cancel (born 1968), former American singer *Miguel Córcega (1929–2008), Mexican actor and director *Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), Spanish author *Miguel Delibes (1920–2010), Spanish novelist *Miguel Ferrer (1955–2017), American actor * Miguel Galván (1957–2008), Mexican actor *Miguel Gómez (photographer) (born 1974), Colombian / American photographer. *Miguel Ángel Landa (born 1936), Venezuelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levantine Army
The Levantine Army was a unit of the Spanish Republican Army that operated during the Spanish Civil War. Under its jurisdiction were the Republican forces originally deployed on the Teruel front and, later, on the Levante front. It played an important role during the Battle of Teruel and the Levante Offensive. History The Levante Army was created on 19 August 1937 from the XIII and XIX Army Corps, which became part of it. Colonel Juan Hernández Saravia assumed command of the new formation. The lines of the Levante Army went from Rillo to the Sierra de Calomarde and Frías de Albarracín, covering various sectors of the Teruel front. In December 1937, the Levante Army was in charge of the Republican offensive in Teruel, which would manage to conquer the capital of Teruel after an intense fight. This earned Hernández Saravia the promotion to General. However, this initial victory would end up turning into defeat with the Nationalist counteroffensive, which recovered the city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leopoldo Ramírez Jiménez
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Anarchist
Anarchism is a political philosophy and Political movement, movement that seeks to abolish all institutions that perpetuate authority, coercion, or Social hierarchy, hierarchy, primarily targeting the state (polity), state and capitalism. Anarchism advocates for the replacement of the state with Stateless society, stateless societies and voluntary Free association (communism and anarchism), free associations. A historically left-wing movement, anarchism is usually described as the libertarian wing of the socialist movement (libertarian socialism). Although traces of anarchist ideas are found all throughout history, modern anarchism emerged from the Age of Enlightenment, Enlightenment. During the latter half of the 19th and the first decades of the 20th century, the anarchist movement flourished in most parts of the world and had a significant role in Labour movement, workers' struggles for emancipation. #Schools of thought, Various anarchist schools of thought formed during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
