45th Division (Spain)
The 45th Division (Spanish: 45.ª División) was a division of the Spanish Republican Army in the Spanish Civil War.
| 45th Division (45th International Division) 45.ª División | |
|---|---|
Military flag of the Popular Army | |
| Active | 1937–1939 |
| Country | Spanish Republic |
| Branch | Spanish Republican Army |
| Type | Infantry division |
| Role | Home Defence |
| Part of | 18th Army Corps (1937) 21st Army Corps (1937 - 1938) 5th Army Corps (1938) |
| Nickname(s) | "45.ª División Internacional" |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Manfred Stern (Emilio Kléber) Hans Kahle (Jorge Hans) |
This unit was established in mid 1937 in order to gather some scattered units of the International Brigades under one command, therefore it was also known as "45.ª División Internacional" (45th International Division). It took part in some of the major battles of the conflict such as Brunete, Zaragoza and the Battle of the Ebro persistently being afflicted by numerous casualties.
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