When a Portugese native speaks English they sound really really Russian to my ears. My mate is Portugese and I call him Boris...

@frankryan2505

4 жыл бұрын

It's a funny language eh? Southern Europe, but it sounds so Slavic..

@thedeadbandit8298

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankryan2505 who says it is not...

@ChervonaLada

4 жыл бұрын

Russian speakers hearing Portugese go "Is that Boris" But then realise it's a counter-revolutionary enemy of the state and a foreign spy.

@Czechsarge

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankryan2505 Not at all.

@andrewhaycox

4 жыл бұрын

Portuguese is pretty easy to id in my ears the SH phoneme is more prominent than in any other tongue i'v heard

"Just because something is old it does not mean it's obsolete." Did I hear a sigh of relief from Jingles! 😀

@richardwales9674

4 жыл бұрын

I sighed with relief. 🤪

@rickbachman993

4 жыл бұрын

Me too😎, Thanks Rita ✌️👍

@anthonywitham2305

4 жыл бұрын

@Neil Brown : Disposable society. Manufacturers don't want their products to last, especially electronics, like phones. Companies like Apple don't want to repair products, if they do, repairs are priced so high, it doesn't cost much more to buy a new unit. Why are most warranties replacement rather then repair? Cheap labour costs to make the item, expensive labour costs to repair!

@JoshuaC923

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@kurtisfifty

3 жыл бұрын

Is this why you keep that fat 70 year old around?

I wanted to make this video for a long time but I didn't have the hardware nor did I feel like my English was good enough. This is my far the video that I applied the most effort editing as this subject has a lot of meaning for me. I can only sincerely hope you enjoy! ❤ Thank you!

@ollieisaninja

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this intriguing video together. Your English is clear & concise.

4 жыл бұрын

Please don't be so hard on yourself...this video and content is wonderful!!

@bpezzano1

4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome!.I sincerely hope you do more videos of the Portuguese Military.

@lairdcummings9092

4 жыл бұрын

Your English is fine. More than fine.

@EricDKaufman

4 жыл бұрын

Rita your English is fine! Keep dropping knowledge on us and you are a DELIGHTFUL addition to Mingling with the Jingle.

I live in South Africa, my uncle served in the South African Defence Force in Angola in the mid 80's. My father served in the police too and was deployed to the border for patrol duty. Very interesting history that you talked about here, that I know very little about!

@ChristopherHitchens3.14

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story bud!..off the point, my uncle were the Project Manager of the Rooikat weapon system and Project Manager in total for the Rooivalk. Godspeed!

@WhiskyandBacon

3 жыл бұрын

Rocket Man,you should check out Danny Roxo.A Portuguse legend who joined SADF in 1974.All the best!

Brains: check, Beauty: check and most importantly Cat: check.

@tmanimal

4 жыл бұрын

@ Beached Jingles: check.

@davidandmartinealbon3155

4 жыл бұрын

Memory pills?

Love the video, my wife was born at Bongo Mission in Angola as well as her older sister. Parents were missionaries and were escorted out by the communists. They were protected by the people of the village surrounding them until they crossed the border. Our family has lots of love for Portugal Angola. Chris

@mortarriding3913

3 жыл бұрын

"Protected" is an interesting way to say that they were never in danger.

The French AML series of armoured cars are very well known around the world. A contingent of South African AMLs, armed with 90MM guns, successfully engaged and destroyed some SWAPO(?) T34/85's in a border skirmish. I believe this was in the 80's. Good to hear that American built tanks lasted 30 years after construction. Interesting fact: These were powered by two Cadillac V8 engines, making them easy to work on. Great history video, thanks for posting!!

"we are the forgotten ally" Canada... "Ah! welcome to the club, we have cookies and a T-shirt"

@robshootuit

3 жыл бұрын

Us dutchies dont forget your service. you liberated the Netherlands from german occupation doing the most difficult operations like the battle of the schelde. We still send you flowers every year:)

@dakotaprojectify

3 жыл бұрын

@@robshootuit yes you do. And some of us never forget that. Or your gratitude. Are you aware if the two statues?

My dad, as well as two uncles, were sent to Angola. And, it's something they've never, ever talked about, to this day. Portugal has a rich and complex history that seems to be overlooked by most so it's always nice to see someone talking about it.

A really interesting take on a war not many people outside of Portugal and Angola know about. Thanks Rita.

Hi Rita! I'm amazed at the quality this presentation! Your passion for tanks and history are impressive. Keep up with content like this and thanks for sharing!

Very nice short documentary. I guess the Portugese finally got their hands on top class equipment with their Leopard 2A6, while not brand new, they are still extremally effective

Rita you are a treasure. Your genuine soul shines through on everything you do.

Thank you for the Portuguese history that I never knew or was told about while growing up in America!

Simply perfect presentation!!! As a former portuguese cav. soldier and history lover, it was awesome to watch this video! Thank you so much Rita 🙏

Nice video, interesting subject that isn't well known for people that aren't Portuguese. Please do more videos like this.

@m000Theevilcow

4 жыл бұрын

Im Portuguese and didnt knew any of it

First Indy Neidell, then Mark Felton, now I can add Rita Sobral to my list of favorite KZread history teachers.

WOW history should never never be forgot! Thank you

Well said. Even today the M5 serves in a few South American countries. Reliable, Rugged and ready.

Congrats from Brasil, i really enjoyed . Thanks Rita.

O Ultramar foi um assunto sempre pouco falado em história na escola o que é realmente uma pena! Obrigado Rita!

As ex-Belgian Air Force I approve of the boots! It takes time and a dab of saddle soap from to to time to adapt to your feet and avoid blisters on long marches but they are virtually Indestructible: only the patterns on the soles wear out and these can be replaced by a competent cobbler.

Your English is A ok. I agree with many of Subscribers, you have Beauty and Brains. I look forward to watching many more of your Videos. So carry on, Fair Lady. Over and Out.

A few years back, I was working with a Portuguese girl called Julia, who told me that one of her earliest memories was of leaving Angola on a ship & hearing gunfire. Great video. Really well researched & edited. The fact that you're easy on the eye is a nice bonus ;) Obsolescence is very much theatre specific. For instance, the M3 Lees used by the British in Burma in 1944/45 were obsolete in Europe but continued to provide excellent service against the Japanese. It depends on what resources your enemy has & I guess an RPG at close range will go through an M47/48 almost as easily as it will an M5. It's interesting that the vehicle's height was one of its main advantages in this theatre, where it would ordinarily be viewed as more of a liability.

Rita, what an amazing video. A true testament to the love of your country and your Grandfather! Thanks for sharing and keep it up!

Well, the entry was awesome. If down the line you fall while doing that, do not edit that out.

@JoshuaC923

4 жыл бұрын

Jingles be like We'll edit that out

A nicely done video Rita. I learned a little about Portuguese use of armor in the African continent. It's great to see someone passionate about their countries history!

Portugal has a long and glorious military history, I know Wellington was upset before the Battle of Waterloo because his excellent veteran Portuguese infantry couldn't get there in time for the battle. He rated them as at least equal to his best British infantry and they fought the French valiantly throughout the Peninsula war. They were heavily involved in WW1 too, they are the UK's oldest allies and I think I'm right in saying the only European country we've never actually fought. This was a most interesting video and I'm now going to have to repaint an old M5A1 model as 'Mica'.

@jonaswladimir6889

4 жыл бұрын

They also have alot of military shame in their history.

@ab9840

4 жыл бұрын

When it comes to the UK. - Portugal alliance, it seems some in the UK. forgot about the 1890 ultimatum against Portugal when it came to Africa - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1890_British_Ultimatum

@heavymetalmania

3 жыл бұрын

You fought us during the infamous Iberian Union 60 years 1580-1640, part of the invincible armada was ours...and lost while serving Spains purposes

@heavymetalmania

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonaswladimir6889 is that so? Enlight me please...smart ass....

GREAT RITA! Wonderful job dear!

Como Brasileiro, Tenho muito orgulho da história Imperial Portuguesa. A Política, as Guerras, os Sacrifícios e Conquistas de Portugal, São pouco reconhecidas porém extremamente importantes! Viva Portugal!

Oi Rita sou do Brasil e quero te dizer que foi uam surpresa muito feliz encontrar uma mulher falar de assuntos militares e geopoliticos mais ainda por ser de origem portuguesa. Meus sinceros parabens pelo seu trabalho!

Como é que só descobri este canal agora ??? Parabens e viva Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹👍👍🇵🇹🇵🇹

I have been fascinated by the African colonial wars since I saw the Wild Geese and listened to Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner (and a huge armor fan). Good vid, thank you 😊

My father was in a M5 A1 Stewart unit in World War II in the Pacific. It was a "tank destroyer" unit. The Japanese had too few tanks so they fought as infantry mainly.

Very cool video. beautiful English too. And it's rare for a girl to appreciate military clothing. Nice! I love how you want to keep your grandfather close to you. Very nicely researched and documented video. It was worth all the effort you put into it. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

Stuart tanks were used by my grandpas division in WWII, the 20th Armored Division. The Stuart was also featured the comic book Ghost Tank where the crew often removed the turret for different tactics. There’s one in a small town I go through for work. I didn’t realize they also saw service in Africa. I’ll always have a soft spot for those little tanks. Nice video.

This is amazing, it’s incredible to see how far you’ve come and to hear the stories that you want to tell. This is what KZread is all about right here!

Thank you for sharing this video. Had a lot family who served in Africa. Many came back and never talk about it.

@buteos8632

2 жыл бұрын

The media and politicians all turned against them!

South Africa fought in both Mozambique and Angola. My rifle during army days in the '80s was the G3 7.62. Good job girl!

@RitaGamer

4 жыл бұрын

In Portugal, they decommissioned the G3 earlier this year in favour of the more modern SCAR. Thank you!

@useryggfdcc

4 жыл бұрын

@@RitaGamer Wow, never thought it was still being used after all these years!

Thanks for making this video, this is the sort of information that doesn't get a lot of coverage in English language books about the wars in Africa

Thanks Rita it's always good to see a good reliable piece of armored history still being used for that long. It's a sign of good engineering and pride of the men and women that drove and loved their vehicles. It's a shame all those tanks were left to rot in the field.

@RitaGamer

4 жыл бұрын

They did bring the Panhards back to Portugal but the M5 A1 wasn't seen as profitable to bring back, by the end of the war we had started to incorporate Chaimites instead as the answer to the lack of armour and because NATO didnt allow us to use M5 A1s after that trio.

@jamesrice6096

4 жыл бұрын

@@RitaGamer In today's world of RPGs and the lack of spare parts, they're probably not something that even Isis or boko Haram would take time to put back in service. If they could. Hmm

What a great way to honor your grandfather. Keep making videos and wearing the uniform. It had to be far more than the vehicle. It must've been the bravery of the men who drove them and used them with great skill. Well done.

A useful vehicle for that sort of campaign. Thank you for educating us all in there use in Angola. I enjoyed the video.

Wow! Those tanks really went above and beyond the warranty.

@RitaGamer

4 жыл бұрын

Some Stuarts still served for other countries many years after Portugal as well.

This is your best video yet. Keep up the good work!

First timer in your channel, Rita. That was very very good. I obviously knew about our cousin's clash in Angola and elsewhere in Africa, but I never knew about details such as these and frankly, I'd love to see more of that. I heard some pretty hair raising stories of Brazilian military in Angola, usually in mine clearing details. I can only wonder what your grandfather must've experienced over there and some of that footage immediately reminded me of several Vietnam combat footage I've seen over the years. Hearing Portuguese sent me back to my own grandmother's recollections saying how there was a small truck that used to go around her village to collect pots and pans for the war effort.... the WWI war effort! Your final words about the Portuguese resourcefulness rings a very noisy bell around here, across the pond. Brazilian society also harshly judges our military stating that our equipment is mostly second hand, etc., but as you say, obsolescence is theatre specific. We also used the Stuart for a long time, and probably even more so with the M41 (we upgraded the hell out of those and were actually in use until recently). Our own part in WWII reeks of a lot of improvisation, mostly to correct/mitigate blunders committed by the rear echelons that remained on the home front. Oh well, discussion for another day. With regards to Portugal being considered the 'Forgotten Ally,' I think it would be interesting to remind everyone the pivotal role played by the Portuguese during the Peninsular War. It's damn good to learn a bit more about Portugal's Military History. Parabéns pelo excelente video e dê um 'alô' ao Jingles. OBS.: Seu inglês está ótimo. Não se preocupe. :)

Love your videos Rita keep up the awesome work

Thank You for this bit of History , Rita !

Very interesting:-) Nice work Rita!

Outstanding presentation Rita, Thank you for putting this together.

Another great video! Extremely informative and entertaining at the same time, well done! :)

Good video Rita! I'd be interested to see more videos on the war in Angola.

a well-made and informative video, thanks! i look forward to seeing more from you

I totally agree that the world often forgets the contribution of Portugal in wars of Africa. Even someone like me only came to know about Portugese Contribution when I watched a recent video of Portuguese paratroopers operating in CAR. Might I say they moved so well as an infantry unit, The way they operated was amazing. We Indians pride ourselves on our infantry but you guys are on par or better than even us in some areas.🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹👍👍👍 This Video peaks my interest even more in the Portuguese military.BTW I thank your grandfather for his service for his country.

The worst part of the video is it's too short, more please. this is a topic that I know absolutely nothing about and is incredibly interesting. Thank you Rita for opening up another door for us

Fantástico Video! Obrigado pelo video Rita!

Very interesting! I love the style of the video and would love to see more like this.

Bravo for the little Stuart. And thanks for this excellent video. Footage and photos are amazing. Fantastic and Herculean effort. Subscribed.

Just discovered your channel and I think I love you! 😃 Keep up the good work!

Bom Video @Rita Sobral! Keep them coming!

Wow. Thanks for the very informative history lesson Rita. History I had never heard before.

Wonderful video! Thank you!

My dad would have found this video interesting. He drove an M5A1 in WWII with Patton's 3rd Army. He said the tank was good, but the main gun was useless against German armor.

Excellent. Keep up the good work. Informative and good length of video to digest easily. Nice informal and fun approach to recording.

Obrigado Rita Por mostrares este pedaço da nossa História !! :)

Absolutely love this....fantastic video.

Your intro touched my heart. I have nothing but memories of my grandmother, who filled a similar role to me.

Totally subscribed. What an excellent video, and your English is great! I love how KZread allows us to learn about such a broad range of topics. and with presenters who sometimes have personal connections to the histories.

So glad i found your channel. Great work and your english is very good

Britain's oldest ally and we are grateful - thank you.

The more I listen to you ... the easier it is to listen. I'm drawn to accents . Glad I stumbled across you . I'm history buff... your history babe . Match !

Loved this video Rita my favourite one you have done. Think it is some very interesting piece of information on your country. Thankyou for putting it together.

I couldn't wait for the video to end so that I subscribe to your channel. REALLY well done and enjoyable.

Really enjoyed that and learnt something new. Thank you so much Rita x

Thank God for Young intelligent poeple like you, History tends to overlook "quiet" Countries like Portugal, thank you for preserving history, for sharing personal information and to your Country for being a friend and ally of Great Britain even if we don't deserve it some times.

Good job Rita, keep it up!

The thought that my grandpa and her grandpa were fighting the same war, maybe not so far away from each other, somehow saddens and warms my heart at the same time.

Thank you for posting

Great job, Rita! Portuguese history in Brazil and Africa (Mozambique particularly) is interesting, complex and little known in the Anglophone world. Stuart tank history is so varied, too!

Parabéns pelo excelente canal!👍🏻🇧🇷

Portuguese Rangers are excellent soldiers. Much respect from the US Army Ranger Regiment, Rangers Lead the Way! Sua Sponte Brothers!

Fascinating introduction to a chapter of history I knew nothing about. Thank you Rita.

Como brasileiro, fico feliz em ver este vídeo sobre a cavalaria portuguesa nas Guerras de Ultramar, especialmente sobre os Stuarts em serviço português. Por aqui também há muitos Stuarts, usados pelo Brasil da Segunda Guerra Mundial até a década de 70. Como sempre, seus vídeos são excelentes, e fico ansioso pelo vídeo sobre o Salgueiro Maia

@RitaGamer

4 жыл бұрын

Se souber de historias do Brazil como esta envie-me elas por favor, e nao estou investida e historia só de portugal, tambem estou a investir na Brasileira! Falamos a mesma lingua e nao há muita divulgacao na nossa historia militar! Gostaria muito de partilhar com o povo international!

@andrealves2630

4 жыл бұрын

@@RitaGamer Infelizmente o Brasil não tem uma grande história com blindados, pois na Segunda Guerra nós estávamos num front secundário e durante a Guerra Fria nossas forças armadas estavam empenhadas em reprimir o próprio povo (nesta época o único acontecimento foi o incidente com o Avro Vulcan da RAF em 1982). As principais histórias militares brasileiras do Século XX são de aviação e infantaria (essas são muitas). O único livro que conheço sobre blindados brasileiros é o "Extermine o inimigo: blindados brasileiros na Segunda Guerra Mundial", que ainda não tive a oportunidade de ler, por falta de tempo, mas pretendo. Uma história interessante que você poderia tratar seria a dos blindados na Guerra Civil Angolana, que teve forte participação de blindados como o T-55, T-62 e o Olifant. Se eu descobrir alguma história interesssante sobre blindados brasileiros, entrarei em contato

Beauty, Brains and knows what she is talking about ! Proud and emotional! sensacional!

BRAVO! Great video on a unique part of history and good analysis.

Keep making great content. I love the heart you put into it.

Much more interesting than I had expected, I think I need to read more of Portuguese military history. Thank you for the lesson and as well as the entertainment.

'Honey'. The British loved it so much they called the Stuarts 'Honies'.

@misdangered4326

4 жыл бұрын

Zali M. Ali The M5A1 was very sweet to drive.

@allankarson1774

4 жыл бұрын

I can hear the chieftain's voice

Very interesting content that doesn't come out often (or at all?) in YT. The truth is that the legacy of Portuguese exploration has a big presence that is still very much alive, in Africa, South America and other places. Keep the good work!

Many thanks for this insight to a section of history that I would otherwise never have been aware of. Historians often refer to well known events from the same perspective, very few seem to take a tilt from another angle.

Nice research, great story telling. Thanks!

Really enjoyed this video, learnt a ton..... Thank you ☺

I could understand you very well. Great job on all the research and presentation.

Fascinating video with a great blend of fact,personal recollections and humour,it's great that you are proud of your rich Portuguese heritage and history which most people are unaware of and think of only as a place to go on holiday.

Amazing Vdeo Rita!! Very well done. You did your home nation very proud!! As they have so much to be proud of!! I look forward to.more portugese content!!

Wow great stuff. I have just finished a book on Portugese air power in Africa . I find it fascinating that a small country had such a big punch. Keep these coming.

Thank you for sharing this history. I'm pretty certain some American tankers from WWII would be proud to see that their vehicles continued service as long as they did.

Great story and cool pictures of your dad! love the ar-10 he was carrying @1:06. By the way your Camo Shirt looks a lot like my favorite camo from Nam it was called "John Wayne" camo it was based on John's camo in the movie "The Green Berets" 1968. And Last, Thank you for bringing us something we would have never seen or known with you

This was an amazing video, so nice to learn about an area of history I knew so little about, please make more videos :)

Very cool, Rita! It's always good to remember our history and heroes. It's awesome to see you very proud of your heritage!