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2nd Cavalry Regiment (Greece)

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2nd Cavalry Regiment
Active1885–1937
Country Greece
BranchHellenic Army
TypeCavalry
EngagementsGreco-Turkish War of 1897, Asia Minor Campaign

The 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Greek: 2° Σύνταγμα Ιππικού) was a historic cavalry regiment of the Hellenic Army.

History

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The 2nd Cavalry Regiment was established in 1885, when the extant three hipparchies were reorganized and renamed into regiments of four cavalry companies each.[1] It participated in the Greco-Turkish War of 1897 in Thessaly, as well as in the Asia Minor Campaign, where it distinguished itself in the capture of the Nea Ephesos (Kuşadası) – Sokia (Söke) area in April 1922.[1] After the war, it remained active, garrisoned in various areas of Thessaly and Macedonia, until its disbandment in 1937.[1]

In January 2001, the honorific title "2nd Cavalry Regiment - Ephesos" was awarded to the 25th Armoured Brigade.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Στρατός & Ενημέρωση" (PDF) (in Greek). Hellenic Army General Staff, Information & Public Relations Directorate. 2016. p. 27. Retrieved 1 December 2017.[permanent dead link]