How did the People’s Revolutionary Armed Force support the PAIGC’s liberation struggle?

The People’s Revolutionary Armed Force (Forças Armadas Revolucionarias do Povo) was established by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) to support its liberation struggle against Portuguese colonial rule.12

Following the shift from peaceful protest to armed resistance in 1963, the PAIGC created this force alongside the Local Armed Forces (Forças Armadas Locais). Together, these units provided the necessary military structure to conduct both offensive and defensive operations. This military strategy proved effective; despite facing superior military technology and large numbers of Portuguese soldiers, the PAIGC successfully gained control of approximately two-thirds of the country, confining the colonial army to major towns and fortified bases.12