Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video tells the incredible story of the Carnation Revolution, the nearly bloodless military coup on April 25, 1974, that ended 48 years of authoritarian rule in Portugal. Known as the Estado Novo, the regime founded by António de Oliveira Salazar had left Portugal the most underdeveloped nation in Western Europe, mired in a grueling 13-year colonial war in Africa.
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This video tells the incredible story of the Carnation Revolution, the nearly bloodless military coup on April 25, 1974, that ended 48 years of authoritarian rule in Portugal. Known as the Estado Novo, the regime founded by António de Oliveira Salazar had left Portugal the most underdeveloped nation in Western Europe, mired in a grueling 13-year colonial war in Africa.
War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
You can find more from us on:
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This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
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