Rif War - Spanish Cavalry - Riders of Alcantara

The riders of Alcantara cavalry regiment are the heroes of the disaster of Annual, the Rif War 1921. The whole retreating army found the roads closed by Rifs in their rear. The Alcantara had to charge uphill time after time to clear the road. The ultimate charge had to be made at the trot, but all, including the young cornets wanted to be men. They opened way for the army at the loss of 90% of the regiment. The whole regiment is the only Spanish unit to be collectively Laureated in history for…

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