The Spanish army (Spanish: Ejército de Tierra; lit, "ground army") is the terrestrial army of the Spanish Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is one of the oldest active armies - dating back to the 15th century.
Read more about Spanish Army: Introduction, Manpower, Ranks, 1985: Situation and Equipment, 1991: Situation and Reorganization, Current Structure
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