British Battalion
| Shapurji Saklatvala Battalion British Battalion |
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|---|---|
| Active | January 1937 – October 1938 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
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| Allegiance |
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| Branch |
 International Brigades
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| Type | Battalion - Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | XV International Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Albacete |
| Nickname(s) | Batallón Británico |
| Engagements |
Jarama Brunete Teruel Ebro |
The British Battalion (1936–1938) was the 16th battalion of the XV International Brigade, one of the mixed brigades of the International Brigades, during the Spanish Civil War.
A number of British volunteers, including Tom Wintringham and Nat Cohen, arrived in Spain during August–September 1936 and formed the Tom Mann Centuria – a rifle company in the German-speaking Thälmann Column. The Thälmann Battalion later formed part of XII International Brigade and fought in the Siege of Madrid, including the Battle of Ciudad Universitaria. Bert "Yank" Levy served with the International Brigade as an officer in the Saklatvala Battalion, under Wintringham from 1937. He was captured at the Battle of Jarama and spent six months in a Francoist gaol until he was released in a prisoner exchange.
Another group of British volunteers – among them Jock Cunningham and John Cornford – fought with the French-speaking Commune de Paris Battalion, in the XI International Brigade. It also fought in the Siege of Madrid, including the battles for University City and Casa de Campo.
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