Abd-el-Krim and the Rif Resistence Against the Spanish Army (1921-1927)
The Rif War constitutes one of the early modern examples of irregular warfare, serving as a model for subsequent insurgencies against colonial powers. During this conflict, the Spanish army first, and later the French army, faced a formidable enemy, well-versed in the terrain, sober, astute, and of...
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Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires
2025
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| Sumario: | The Rif War constitutes one of the early modern examples of irregular warfare, serving as a model for subsequent insurgencies against colonial powers. During this conflict, the Spanish army first, and later the French army, faced a formidable enemy, well-versed in the terrain, sober, astute, and of indomitable valor, traits frequently attributed to him. Confronted with a highly mobile adversary and with the terrain as their primary ally, the Spanish Army experienced confusion and suffered significant defeats, such as the disaster at Annual. However, upon regaining the will to prevail and reapplying classic principles of warfare, they managed to overcome the forces of the Rif leader Abd-el-Krim and, in cooperation with the French, thwarted his aspiration to establish an independent Republic in the Rif. |
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