| 36th Division | |
|---|---|
| 36.ª División | |
| Active | May 1937–March 1939 |
| Country |  Spain |
| Allegiance | Republican faction |
| Branch |  Spanish Republican Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War: |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | José Neira Jarabo |
The 36th Division was a military formation belonging to the Spanish Republican Army that fought during the Spanish Civil War. It was deployed on the Extremadura front during the entire war.
The unit was created in May 1937, [1] on the Extremadura front. The division was assigned to the VII Army Corps, being located in front of the Tagus River. [2] Subsequently, the division was made up of the 47th, 62nd, 104th and 113th mixed brigades, covering the front that was from the Algodor River to Castilblanco. [3] During the following months, it did not intervene in relevant operations. At the beginning of 1938, it gave up two of its brigades - the 62nd and 104th - with which the Extremadura Division was created. [4]
In July 1938 it took part in the fighting of the Battle of Merida pocket, during which it suffered considerable losses. As of August 11, command was assumed by the militia major José Neira Jarabo. [1] At this time the 36th Division, made up of the 47th, 113th and 148th mixed brigades, became integrated into the VI Army Corps. [5]
| Date | Attached Army Corps | Integrated mixed brigades | Battlefront |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1937 | VII Army Corps | 46th, 47th, 104th and 113th | Estremadura |
| December 1937 | VII Army Corps | 47th, 62nd, 104th and 113th | Estremadura |
| March 1938 | VII Army Corps | 47th, 62nd and 113th | Estremadura |
| April 30, 1938 | VII Army Corps | 21st, 47th and 113th | Estremadura |
| July 1938 | VII Army Corps | 47th, 113th and 114th | Estremadura |
| August 11, 1938 | VI Army Corps | 47th, 113th and 148th | Estremadura |
| December 1938 | VI Army Corps | 47th and 113th | Estremadura |
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