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In which conflict was the "Rákosi Battalion" involved?

  • World War II

  • Vietnam War

  • Korean War

  • Spanish Civil War

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The "Rákosi Battalion" fought on the Republican side during the Spanish Civil War. Comprised primarily of Hungarian volunteers, it was named after the Hungarian communist leader Mátyás Rákosi. The battalion fought in several key battles, including the Battle of Jarama and the Battle of the Ebro. Despite their bravery and determination, the battalion suffered heavy losses and was eventually disbanded in 1938.
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