What war did Carrero Blanco participate in after graduating from the naval academy?
The Spanish Civil War
World War II
The Vietnam War
The Rif War
Answer
The Spanish Navy dispatched the young officer to Morocco in 1925 to join a campaign against rebellious Berber tribes known as the Rif War. This marked his first significant engagement in armed conflict and played a defining role in shaping his beliefs regarding military combat.
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