Cavalry Regiment El Rey
The oldest cavalry regiment in the Spanish army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cavalry Regiment El Rey (Spanish: Regimiento de Caballería El Rey) is the oldest cavalry regiment in the Spanish Army, distinguishing itself on several occasions during the Peninsular War. They are best known for their charge at the Battle of Talavera where they dealt the decisive blow against General Jean François Leval's German Division.[citation needed]
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Cavalry Regiment El Rey | |
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Active | 1538–present |
Country | Spanish Empire |
Branch | Spanish Army |
Type | Regiment |
Role | Cavalry |
Size | 700 Men in 3 Squadrons of 3 Companies (1808) |
Engagements | Napoleonic Wars |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Coronel Don José Maria de Lastra Teniente-Coronel Don Rafael de Valparda |
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