Antonio Castejón Espinosa facts for kids

Antonio Castejón Espinosa (born in 1896 in Manila, died in 1969) was a Spanish army officer. He was part of the Spanish Army of Africa, which was a special part of the Spanish military. During the Spanish Civil War, he fought for the side known as the Nationalists. Antonio Castejón was born in the Philippines, which was a Spanish colony at that time.

Early Military Career

At the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, Antonio Castejón was a Major. His military unit was part of the Spanish Legion, a special fighting force. This unit joined the rebel side and quickly took control of Tetuán in Spanish Morocco. This was an important early step for the Nationalists.

Key Battles and Promotions

In August 1936, Major Castejón led one of the main groups of Nationalist soldiers. His group helped to capture the city of Badajoz in a big battle. This was a very important victory for the Nationalists.

Later, he was also involved in the rescue of soldiers trapped in the Alcázar fortress in Toledo. This event became famous during the war. He was also part of the fighting around Madrid, where he was injured. Because of his actions and leadership, he was promoted to Colonel in 1937.

Later War and Post-War Role

During the Battle of the Ebro, which was one of the biggest and most important battles of the war, Castejón was given command. He led the 102nd division of the Army of Andalusia. This showed how much trust the Nationalist leaders had in his abilities.

When the war ended in 1939, Antonio Castejón was promoted again, this time to General. After the war, from 1939 to 1942, he continued to serve. He commanded a unit called the Tercio «Duque de Alba», which was part of the Spanish Foreign Legion.

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In Spanish: Antonio Castejón Espinosa para niños