Carnation Revolution: Volume 1: The Road to the Coup that Changed Portugal, 1974

“These volumes provide a detailed and nuanced account of the April 1974 coup, with a surprising emphasis on the multifaceted role of airpower in its success. Extensive bibliographies and notes make them useful to serious historians. There are copious photographs throughout, as well as large sections of full-color drawings.” -The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation

On 25 April 1974, a movement of young captains brought down, with practically no resistance, the dictatorial regime th...