“That made a splash. It was a monster. Sparks flew everywhere. It smelled of oil and smoke. We were so scared.” It was this way that Jaime Nunes remembered the moment a huge plane crashed in front of him, on … Read More
With the policy of neutrality decided by the government of António Oliveira Salazar, Portugal was officially left out of the second major world conflict. However, this did not prevent the presence of Portuguese in combat scenarios or civilians interned in … Read More
Singapore……..A paradise of British charm and elegance, where late afternoon tea and conversation on the terrace of a hotel or café was common practice for resident European citizens. In the bustling shopping streets, elegantly dressed ladies view shop windows while … Read More
The Portuguese soldiers of the “Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps”, after having witnessed the horrors of the attack of a formidable enemy, found themselves in another situation for which they were neither physically nor mentally prepared. After defeat in the … Read More
