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3 unusual facts about Enrique Líster


Enrique Líster

A catalyst for the split was the condemnation by the PCE of the Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia in 1968.

Enrique Líster Forján (April 21, 1907, Ameneiro, A Coruña – December 8, 1994, Madrid) was a Spanish communist politician and military officer.

As a high-ranking Republican Army officer, commanding the 11th division of the republican army, Líster was instrumental in the defense of Madrid and other important military actions.


Battle of Jarama

Elements of General Pozas' Army of the Centre had already begun taking flight when Líster and El Campesino showed up with their veteran brigades on February 8 and stabilized the line.


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