2nd Cavalry Regiment (Greece)
| 2nd Cavalry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1885–1937 |
| Country |  Greece |
| Branch | Hellenic Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Engagements | Greco-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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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]