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José María Galán
José María Galán Rodríguez (1904–1978) was a Spanish military officer. He served in the Spanish Civil War. He was the brother of Fermín Galán, leader of the Jaca Uprising, and Francisco Galán. Before the war, he was a lieutenant of the '' Carabineros''.Thomas, Hugh. (2001). ''The Spanish Civil War.'' Penguin Books. London. p.307 Civil war José María Galán remained loyal to the Spanish government during the coup of July 1936 that triggered the Civil War. In July 1936, he led a militia column in the Somosierra front. In October 1936 he led the 3rd Mixed Brigade, one of the first such units to be established. Later he took part in the Second Battle of the Corunna Road. In June 1937 he led the 34th Division in the Segovia Offensive.Beevor, Antony. (2006).''The Battle for Spain. The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939.'' Penguin Books. London. p.275 In 1938, he led the XXIII Army Corps in Andalusia. After the war, he fled to the USSR and later exiled himself to Cuba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Republican Army
The Spanish Republican Army () was the main branch of the Spanish Republican Armed Forces, Armed Forces of the Second Spanish Republic between 1931 and 1939. It became known as People's Army of the Republic (''Ejército Popular de la República'') after it was reorganized, following the disbandment of the voluntary militias that were formed in July 1936 at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. History The Spanish Republican Army went through two clear phases during its existence: * The pre-Civil War phase, before the Spanish coup of July 1936, coup of July 1936 that would fracture the Spanish military institution *The Civil War reorganization of the forces that remained loyal to the established republican government. Background Following the loss of Spain's last colonies, Cuba and Philippines, in 1898, the country's armed forces grew disgruntled and the public's view toward them worsened. Military leaders resented the attitude of the Spanish politicians and the public opin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3rd Mixed Brigade
The 3rd Mixed Brigade (), was one of the earliest mixed brigades of the Spanish Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War. It was formed in the fall of 1936 with battalions of the ''Carabineros'' corps and saw major action right away in the Defence of Madrid. This brigade also included female combatants —such as Sergeant ''"La Chata"''— and would take part in most of the major battles of the Spanish Civil War, except in the Battle of Jarama. The brigade's first leader was ''Carabineros'' Lieutenant —later Commander— José María Galán, brother of Fermín Galán, leader of the Jaca Uprising, and of Francisco Galán.Carlos Engel, ''Historia de las Brigadas Mixtas del E. P. de la República'', 1999 The mouthpiece of this military unit was the ''"Tercera Brigada"'' newspaper. The Third Mixed Brigade is mentioned in the lyrics of ''Si me quieres escribir'', one of the most famous songs of the Spanish Republican troops during the Civil War. History Establishment and Madr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
