The 2nd Cavalry Regiment () was a historic

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of the

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History

The 2nd Cavalry Regiment was established in 1885, when the extant three hipparchies were reorganized and renamed into regiments of four cavalry companies each. It participated in the

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, 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. After the war, it remained active, garrisoned in various areas of Thessaly and

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, until its disbandment in 1937. In January 2001, the honorific title "2nd Cavalry Regiment - Ephesos" was awarded to the 25th Armoured Brigade.

References

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