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Spahis in North Africa Train for Battle Portraits
The Spahis, elite cavalry of French origins from Algeria and Morocco, wear red or blue burnooses and prize horsemanship. Mechanization is rising, but many units remain crack cavalry, riding Sahel Arabian horses and training constantly. Photos by Sgt. John Franc show Spahi troops training in North Africa for combat.
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Algeria
France
TCO Earat
Ater
SMC
Tool Mathaceite
Spahis
North Africa
YANK
John Franc
CCMAC
Lee Hae
de Gaulle
Western Desert