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Características de actuação das Tropas Pára-Quedistas nas guerras de África (1961 - 1974)
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O presente trabalho de investigação aplicada encontra-se subordinado ao tema “Características de Actuação das Tropas Pára-quedistas nas Guerras de África (1961-1974)”. Pretende-se, assim, encontrar consensos baseados na correcta interpretação dos factos históricos, pois só assim, com base numa síntese de ilações acertadas a este respeito Portugal poderá construir equilibradamente o seu futuro.
O objectivo é apresentar conclusões sobre as características e as modalidades de actuação das tropas pára-quedistas durante o envolvimento português nas guerras de África com o Batalhão de Caçadores Pára-quedistas N.º 12 no período de 1968 a 1973.
O método científico utilizado para a investigação foi o método histórico onde se considerou a pesquisa bibliográfica e as fontes orais, nomeadamente a interacção com os veteranos protagonistas da guerra que com os seus feitos enriquecem a nossa história por vezes distorcida.
A investigação realizada permitiu concluir que as características das tropas páraquedistas se traduziram em resultados notáveis, dignos de uma reflexão para uma possibilidade de adaptação ao presente. Paralelamente, verificamos que aliadas à acção de comando de António de Spínola, que como Governador e Comandante-Chefe procurou utilizar todos os meios disponíveis para colocar um ponto final na guerra, foram preponderantes na manutenção de todo o esforço, suprimindo as dificuldades que foram surgindo.
Abstract The present applied research work is entitled “Performance Characteristics of paratroopers in the Wars in Africa (1961-1974)”. We intend to find a consensus based on the correct interpretation of historical facts, because only then, based on an agreed summary of conclusions about this subject, Portugal can build his future in a balanced way. The aim is to present conclusions about the characteristics and modalities of action of paratroopers during the Portuguese involvement in the wars of Africa with the Hunter Battalion Parachute Regiment N.º 12 during the period 1968-1973. The scientific method used for the research was the historical method, and we focused on the literature and the oral sources, including the interaction of the war veterans which with their deeds enriched our history sometimes distorted. This investigation concluded that the characteristics of the paratroopers have resulted in remarkable results, worthy of consideration for a chance to adapt them to the present. In parallel, we found that combined with the action command of Antonio de Spínola, who as Governor and Commander in Chief sought to use all available means to put an end to the war, was decisive in the putting together and preserving of all the effort, by removing the difficulties which have arisen.
Abstract The present applied research work is entitled “Performance Characteristics of paratroopers in the Wars in Africa (1961-1974)”. We intend to find a consensus based on the correct interpretation of historical facts, because only then, based on an agreed summary of conclusions about this subject, Portugal can build his future in a balanced way. The aim is to present conclusions about the characteristics and modalities of action of paratroopers during the Portuguese involvement in the wars of Africa with the Hunter Battalion Parachute Regiment N.º 12 during the period 1968-1973. The scientific method used for the research was the historical method, and we focused on the literature and the oral sources, including the interaction of the war veterans which with their deeds enriched our history sometimes distorted. This investigation concluded that the characteristics of the paratroopers have resulted in remarkable results, worthy of consideration for a chance to adapt them to the present. In parallel, we found that combined with the action command of Antonio de Spínola, who as Governor and Commander in Chief sought to use all available means to put an end to the war, was decisive in the putting together and preserving of all the effort, by removing the difficulties which have arisen.
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Metrópole África Guiné Guerra Pára-quedistas
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Academia Militar. Direção de Ensino