13th Division (Nationalist Spain)
| 13th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 16 September 1936 – 20 August 1943 |
| Country | Spain |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Shock troops |
| Part of | I Army Corps |
| Nickname | The Black Hand |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Fernando Barrón |
The 13th Division also known as The Black Hand was a Division of the Nationalist faction during the Spanish Civil War.
History
Spanish Civil War
The unit was formed on 16 September 1936 as the "Barrón Column".[1] It became the 13th Division in April 1937.[1]
During the Battle of Brunete, the 13th Division successfully pushed back the Republican 11th Division, capturing the town of Brunete on 26 July 1937.[2]
In 1938, during the Battle of Lleida, the 13th Division suffered a 10% casualty rate while inflicting a 40% casualty rate on the Republican 46th Division.[3]
After the Spanish Civil War
The 13th Division was disbanded on 20 August 1943 and replaced by Armoured Division No. 1 "Brunete".[4]
References
- ^ a b Engel 2010, p. 47.
- ^ Thomas 1976, p. 770.
- ^ Sagués San José 2014, p. 36.
- ^ "BREVE HISTORIAL DE FUERZAS PESADAS [Brief History of the Heavy Forces]" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 13, 2013.
Bibliography
- Sagués San José, Joan (2014). La Lleida vençuda i ocupada del 1938 (in Catalan). Lleida: Pagès Editors. ISBN 978-84-9975-482-6.
- Engel, Carlos (2010). Historia de las Divisions del Ejército Nacional 1936-1939 (in Spanish). Almena, Madrid. ISBN 978-84-92714-17-9.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - Thomas, Hugh (1976). The Spanish Civil War. Barcelona: Ed. Grijalbo. ISBN 84-253-2767-9.