Батальон Линкольна [Song of the Lincoln Battalion in Russian]

The Battle of Jarama (6–27 February 1937) was a major battle of the Spanish Civil War in which Nationalist forces under General Franco attempted to cut the Madrid–Valencia road and isolate Madrid. Although the Nationalists captured territory and crossed the Jarama River, determined Republican resistance, supported by the International Brigades, prevented a decisive breakthrough. After weeks of fierce fighting and heavy casualties on both sides, the battle ended inconclusively, leaving Madrid's vital supply route in Republican hands.