Legión Española

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Legión Española is an elite Spanish Army infantry unit renowned for its rapid deployment capabilities, distinctive traditions, and prominent role in Spain’s modern military history.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf elite military formation
infantry unit
military unit
allegiance Kingdom of Spain
branch Land forces
conflict Bosnian War
Ifni War
Iraq War
Kosovo War
Mali War
Rif War
Spanish Civil War
War in Afghanistan
Western Sahara conflict
linked to: Spanish Sahara
country Spain
doctrine shock infantry tactics
founder José Millán-Astray
garrison Almería
Ceuta
Melilla
Ronda
headquartersLocation Almería, Spain
linked to: Almería
historicalNote originally modeled on the French Foreign Legion
inception 1920
language Spanish
motto ¡Legionarios a luchar, legionarios a morir!
nativeName La Legión
Tercio de Extranjeros
nickname La Legión
notableCommander Francisco Franco
notableFor distinctive traditions
prominent role in Spain’s modern military history
rapid deployment capabilities
oath sworn to the Spanish flag and the King of Spain
partOf Spanish Army
recruitment primarily Spanish citizens
role light infantry
rapid deployment force
serviceBranch Ejército de Tierra de España
linked to: Spanish Army
subunit Brigada de la Legión "Rey Alfonso XIII"
linked to: Legión Española

Tercios (regimental-level units)
tradition Semana Santa processions in Málaga
cult of comradeship
highly ceremonial parades
typeOf professional volunteer force
uniformFeature distinctive beard regulations
green garrison cap (chapiri)
open-collar shirt

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Spanish Army hasUnit Legión Española
Legión Española subunit Brigada de la Legión "Rey Alfonso XIII"
linked to: Legión Española
Spanish Foreign Legion nativeLabel Legión Española