Portuguese Army
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| Size | 35,000 military; 1,897 civilians |
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| Motto | Em perigos e guerras esforçados; ("Forceful in perils and in battle-post", from The Lusiads, Canto I, 1, v. 5) |
| Army Chief of Staff | Artur Neves Pina Monteiro |
| Patrons | Afonso I of Portugal |
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| Engagements | World War I |
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| Parent organizations | Portuguese Armed Forces |
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| ID | 2495532 |
About Portuguese Army
The Portuguese Army is the land component of the Armed Forces of Portugal and is also its largest branch. It is charged with the defence of Portugal, in co-operation with other branches of the Armed Forces. With its origins going back to the 12th century, it can be considered as one of the oldest armies in the world.
