| 20th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | April 3, 1937–1939 |
| Country |  |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch |  |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Andújar |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
The 20th Division was one of the divisions of the People's Army of the Republic that were organized during the Spanish Civil War on the basis of the Mixed Brigades. Situated on the Andalusian front, the division played a minor role.
The unit was created on April 3, 1937, within the Southern Army. [1]
It was made up of the 52nd (in Hinojosa del Duque), 89th (Torredonjimeno) and 92nd (Andújar) mixed brigades. [2] [3] The 20th Division, which had its headquarters in Andújar, came under the command of Carlos García Vallejo. [4] Subsequently, command of the unit fell to Urbano Orad de la Torre. [5]
As of June 1937, the division was incorporated into the newly created IX Army Corps. [6]
Throughout the war it did not take part in relevant military operations.
| Date | Attached Army Corps | Integrated Mixed Brigades | Battle front |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1937 | - | 52nd, 89th, 92nd | Andalusia |
| April 1938 | IX Army Corps | 89th, 106th, 148th | Andalusia |
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