VIRIATO
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Because I am Portuguese (and of Beau Geste's excellent quality mind you...) these upcoming releases are now on my wish list!
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=5799
«Portugal declared war March 9, 1916, sending 2 divisions to the Western Front. According to Ellis and Cox "The World War I Data Book" there were 26 local companies rising to 40 in Angola. The Mozambique force consisted of 12 local companies again rising to 40 by 1918.
Politicians understood that Portugal's entry in the war was probably the only way to save its African colonies of Angola and Mozambique.
In addition to honoring its long-standing alliance with Great Britain, Portugal also sought to protect its ramshackle colonial empire from nibbling by belligerent powers. In the event, Portugal gained in the peace settlement a tiny strip of German East Africa called the Kionga Triangle lying along the northern Mozambique border.
The war was not universally popular in Portugal. Mobilization did not bring an economic boost. The military coups and other political upheavals sparked by declaration of war continued after 1918.»
This text, from Beau Geste's upcoming release presentation is very accurate, as far as I know. Not many companies release Portuguese troops, So kudos for a nice release that interests me a lot! Oh, and my avatar consists of a photo of WWI Western Front Portuguese soldiers.
Paulo
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=5799
«Portugal declared war March 9, 1916, sending 2 divisions to the Western Front. According to Ellis and Cox "The World War I Data Book" there were 26 local companies rising to 40 in Angola. The Mozambique force consisted of 12 local companies again rising to 40 by 1918.
Politicians understood that Portugal's entry in the war was probably the only way to save its African colonies of Angola and Mozambique.
In addition to honoring its long-standing alliance with Great Britain, Portugal also sought to protect its ramshackle colonial empire from nibbling by belligerent powers. In the event, Portugal gained in the peace settlement a tiny strip of German East Africa called the Kionga Triangle lying along the northern Mozambique border.
The war was not universally popular in Portugal. Mobilization did not bring an economic boost. The military coups and other political upheavals sparked by declaration of war continued after 1918.»
This text, from Beau Geste's upcoming release presentation is very accurate, as far as I know. Not many companies release Portuguese troops, So kudos for a nice release that interests me a lot! Oh, and my avatar consists of a photo of WWI Western Front Portuguese soldiers.
Paulo