Dimitrov Battalion

Dimitrov Battalion
Active1936–1938
CountryBulgaria, Greece and Yugoslavia
Allegiance Spain
Branch International Brigades
TypeBattalion – Infantry
Part ofXV International Brigade, 45th International Division Reserve, CXXIX International Brigade
Mascot(s)Georgi Dimitrov
EngagementsBattle of Jarama
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Franc Rozman
Josef Pavel

The Dimitrov Battalion was part of the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. It was the 18th battalion formed, and was named after Georgi Dimitrov, a Bulgarian communist and General Secretary of the Comintern in that period.