Why was Portugal neutral during World War 2?
Portugal was neutral for economic reason’s. As its’ Dictator “Antonia Salazar” was an “Oliarchiest”, dedicated to the protection and the best interest’s of the Countries & Empire’s Elite….. This included; The Portugues Empire’s hold in Africa, Large Aristocratic Land Holders at Home and in the Colonies…. Banking with both the Axis & Allies, Raw Material sales Important to Nazi Germany & The Allies alike, like “Tungsten” ( He played “both sides” very well in the previous two)…. General Trade with Brazil, United States, and Britain. A very “Long History” dating back to the 13th Century of friendly dealings with Great Britain ( Britain helped save Portugal’s Independnce twice; the first in the 1200’s driving out Spanish Invader’s and the second in the Napoleonic War’s driving Spaniard’s out again ). This advantageous relationship Portugal had with Britain would be stupid to throw away. Britain had a Treaty dating from the first time they drove out Spanish Invader’s that allowed them
