Brown Waters of Africa Portuguese Riverine Warfare 1961-1974 John P. Cann

Brown Waters of Africa Portuguese Riverine Warfare 1961-1974 John P. Cann. \n\nFirst Edition Collectable \nCondition is \""Very Good\"" - Contents like new but damage to spine - see pictures \n\nDuring World War II, Portugal played its cards uncommonly well as a neutral and subsequently became a member of NATO. This membership resulted in a modernising of its navy and its integration into the Atlantic Alliance. By 1960, when other colonial powers were abandoning their empires, Portugal made the decision to cling to its possessions, as they had been Portuguese for over 400 years. Without them Portugal saw itself as only a small European country, whereas with them, it would be a great nation. Portugal ultimately would fight a 13-year debilitating war against various nationalist movements in Africa to retain its possessions. By the mid-1950s, it became apparent to the Portuguese Navy that it would fight in Africa, and it began to make preparations. Ultimately, it would perform a near wholr