Portuguese Angola Portuguese Angola Portuguese Angola refers to Angola during the historic period when it was a territory under Portuguese rule in southwestern Africa. In the same context, it is also occasionally referred to as Portuguese West Africa. Initially ruling along the coast and engaging in military conflicts with the Kingdom of Kongo, in the 18th century Portugal gradually managed to colonise the interior Highlands. However, full control of the entire territory was not achieved until the beginning of the 20th century, when agreements with other European powers during the Scramble for Africa fixed the colony's interior borders. In 1975, Portuguese Angola
West Africa Station included: Footnotes Sources West Africa Station The West Africa Station was a military command of the British Royal Navy during World War Two administered by the " Flag Officer, West Africa, (FOWA)" it existed from 1942 to 1945. In 1941, escort forces began to be built up at Freetown. Initially consisting of 2 corvettes and a few Free French ships. The post of Flag Officer, West Africa was officially established in August 1942 as part of the Admiralty's re-organisation of commands. This was due to the growing importance of Freetown as a major base for convoy escorts. It existed until