Sixth of February Battalion
| Sixth of February Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Bataillon Six-Février | |
| Active | 20 December 1936 – 22 April 1938 |
| Country | French and Belgian |
| Allegiance | Republican Spain |
| Branch | International Brigades |
| Type | Infantry battalion |
| Part of | XV International Brigade XIV International Brigade |
| Patron | Sixth of February |
| Engagements | Spanish Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Gabriel Fort |
The "Sixth of February" Battalion (French: Bataillon Six-Février, Spanish: Batallón Seis de Febrero) was a Franco-Belgian International Brigade battalion during the Spanish Civil War. The Battalion served in the XV and XIV International Brigades. It took its name from the date of 1934 anticipated right-wing putsch against the Popular Front in France which was purportedly defeated by various left-wing groups.