: It is considered one of the most prestigious units in the Spanish Army, alongside the Paratrooper Brigade (BRIPAC).
: Millán-Astray created the Credo Legionario , a code of 12 "spirits" (such as the Spirit of Companionship and the Spirit of Suffering) that remains the moral backbone of the unit today. Modern Role and Operations LegiГіn EspaГ±ola rar
: Though organized as a regiment, it is colloquially called the Tercio , a name intended to evoke the 16th-century Spanish infantry that dominated European battlefields. : It is considered one of the most
: The Legion is currently based in Ronda (Málaga), Viator (Almería), Ceuta , and Melilla . : The Legion is currently based in Ronda
: Established by royal decree on January 28, 1920, by José Millán-Astray , who modeled it after the French Foreign Legion.
: Legionnaires march at a blistering pace of , significantly faster than the standard Spanish military speed of 90 steps per minute. "Panther's Milk" : A traditional Legionnaire drink known as Leche de Pantera
: The unit has been deployed to the Yugoslav Wars, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Mali.