Peter Mattock
Peter Mattock
Portuguese Military Cemetery
Relating to the 4th Ypres in 1918. The Portuguese troops had little political support at home, were badly equipped, and uniforms that were easily confused with those of the Germans. Of a force of 20 thousand men, they suffered over 7 thousand casualties.
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Portuguese Military Cemetery
Relating to the 4th Ypres in 1918. The Portuguese troops had little political support at home, were badly equipped, and uniforms that were easily confused with those of the Germans. Of a force of 20 thousand men, they suffered over 7 thousand casualties.
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Uploaded on August 12, 2013
Taken on August 2, 2013