Skip to content
The War AtlasThe · War · Atlas

COMMANDER // 1897–1947

Karol Świerczewski

colonel generalSoviet UnionSpanish Republic6 battles3 wars

Lifespan

1897 – 1947

19001910192019301940Spanish Civil War · 1936-1939Eastern Front · 1941-1945World War II · 1939–1945 (1941–1945 U.S. combat role)Battle of Lopera — January 1, 1936 · Spanish Republic · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Belchite — August 24, 1937 · Spanish Republic · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Teruel — December 15, 1937 · Spanish Republic · Spanish Civil WarAragon Offensive — March 7, 1938 · Spanish Republic · Spanish Civil WarBattle of Bautzen — January 1, 1945 · Soviet Union · Eastern FrontPrague offensive — May 6, 1945 · Allies · World War II

Active service 1936–1945 — 6 battles across 3 wars; first command at age 39.

Biographical excerpt pending · External reference · Wikipedia

Battles (6)

Last verified June 2026
Cite this page →Suggest a correction →