How many casualties did the Rif War cause among Spanish forces?

During the Rif War, official Spanish casualty figures published in the late 1920s reported that approximately 43,500 Spanish troops were killed, wounded, or went missing.12

The conflict, which involved the forces of Berber leader Abd el-Krim, was marked by significant military disasters for Spain, including a major rout in 1921 that resulted in 8,000 to 10,000 deaths alone. Additionally, a strategic evacuation in 1924 cost the Spanish army at least 2,000 further casualties. These losses, combined with the immense financial burden of the war, contributed to significant political instability and public discontent within Spain at the time.32