Modern African Wars (2): Angola and Mozambique 1961-74
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Author Description
Portugal was both the first and the last of the great European colonial powers. For 500 years Portugal had colonies in Africa. In 1960, as liberation movements swept across colonial Africa, the Portuguese flag still flew over vast expanses of territory across the continent. The spread of decolonization and the establishment of independent states whose governments were sympathetic to the cause of African nationalism led, in the early 1960s, to a series of wars in Angola (1961–1975), Guiné (1998) and Mozambique (1977). This book details each of these liberation movements, focusing on the equipment, uniforms and organization of the Portuguese forces.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book examines the protracted colonial wars fought by Portugal in Angola and Mozambique between 1961 and 1974. It details the Portuguese military's equipment, uniforms, and organization during these conflicts, which arose as liberation movements swept across colonial Africa. The narrative focuses on the Portuguese forces as they faced the challenges of maintaining their vast African territories against burgeoning nationalist sentiments and established independent states sympathetic to their cause.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed examination of Portuguese military equipment and uniforms during the Angolan and Mozambican liberation wars.
- Analysis of the organization and structure of the Portuguese armed forces in colonial Africa.
- Historical context of Portugal's long colonial presence and the rise of African nationalism.
- Chronological overview of the conflicts in Angola (1961–1975), Guiné (1998
- likely a typo, should be 1961-1974), and Mozambique (1977
- likely a typo, should be 1964-1974).
- Focus on the specific military aspects of the wars from the Portuguese perspective.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This volume is part of the well-regarded Men-At-Arms series, known for its detailed focus on military history, particularly uniforms and equipment. The series generally appeals to military history enthusiasts and modelers seeking accurate visual and organizational information. Given the series' reputation and the specific subject matter, this book is likely to be valued for its technical detail and historical accuracy regarding the Portuguese colonial forces.
Page Count:
48
Publication Date:
1988-01-01
Publisher:
Osprey Publishing
ISBN-10:
0850458439
ISBN-13:
9780850458435
History
Non-Fiction
Colonialism
African history
Wars
Military History
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