Rakosi Battalion



The Rakosi Battalion was a volunteer unit, formed predominantly of Hungarians, who fought in the XIII International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).

Prominent veterans

 * László Rajk (political commissar) became Hungarian foreign secretary, was accused of espionage, and shot after a show trial in Hungary in 1949.
 * Ferenc Münnich (political commissar) became Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Hungary from 1958 to 1961.

Footnotes and references

 * Beevor, Antony; The Battle for Spain, 2006.
 * Copeman, Fred; Reason in Revolt, 1948
 * Eby, Cecil; Comrades and Commissars, 2007.
 * Gurney, Jason; Crusade in Spain, 1974
 * Thomas, Hugh; The Spanish Civil War, 4th Rev. Ed. 2001.