John P. Cann
Auteur de Counterinsurgency in Africa: The Portuguese Way of War, 1961–1974
Œuvres de John P. Cann
Brown Waters of Africa: Portuguese Riverine Warfare 1961-1974 (Helion Studies in Military History) (2013) 13 exemplaires
Flight Plan Africa: Portuguese Airpower in Counterinsurgency, 1961-1974 (Wolverhampton Military Studies) (2015) 11 exemplaires
The Paras: Portugal's First Elite Force in Africa, 1961-1974 (Africa @ War Series) (2017) 11 exemplaires
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Starting from the scratch Portugal managed to create a crack unit capable of engaging the insurgents in variety of theaters - savannas, mountains, swamps and river deltas. When helicopters (ever present Alouette III's and Puma's at the later time) started to show up in greater numbers Portugal very fast developed their own version of Rhodesia's Fireforce teams. This proved to be very efficient weapon that proved more than a match for guerilla armies.
Politics had a final say though and although Portugal let her colonies go paratroopers left with their honor intact. They proved to be a very capable combat force.
Recommended for all those interested in military history and African wars post-WW2.… (plus d'informations)