Angolan War of Independence (4 feb 1961 anni – 25 apr 1974 anni)

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Portuguese controlled Angola
Warring Factions: National Front for the Liberation of Angola, National Union for the Total Independence of Angola supported by Morocco, Bulgaria, China, North Korea, Romania, Tunisia, United States, Zaire, and Zambia vs. Portugal (Portuguese Angola) supported by Israel, Rhodesia, South Africa
Duration:1961-1974; 3 years
Weapons Supplier: Soviet Union, United States, and the Republic of South Africa
Description:War of independence fought between Angolan nationalist forces the MPLA, UNITA and FNLA against Portugal. In April 1974 a peaceful coup was staged in Lisbon, overthrowing Portugal's Novo dictatorship. The new regime ceased military action and granted Angola its independence.

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