Why did Portugal side with the allies (WW1)?

[Seamus Fermanagh]

No doubt a consideration, Krook, but I think Ronin has the best of the answers so far.

Britain and Portugal shared a history and working relationship that went back a long ways. Though it may have been honored in the breach a few times, it has stood the test of time fairly well. You could even argue that that alliance is more special than the "special relationship."

[JR-]

No doubt a consideration, Krook, but I think Ronin has the best of the answers so far.

Britain and Portugal shared a history and working relationship that went back a long ways. Though it may have been honored in the breach a few times, it has stood the test of time fairly well. You could even argue that that alliance is more special than the "special relationship."

correct, you should see the size of the monumentin the centre of Porto commemorating a British victory over the French.

[Jolt]

correct, you should see the size of the monumentin the centre of Porto commemorating a British victory over the French.

Eh? I always find funny that British mistake that monument for being an appreciation of British help in kicking the French out of Portugal.
In reality, a la good Portuguese way, the monument has no British symbology whatsoever (At least, the symbology British usually do see - Lion = Three Lions = British). Infact, the Lion placed there represents the tenacity of the Portuguese, and exalted the strength of Portuense people who overcame the Imperial French armies, represented by the eagle. Further down there are the several events that happened in the city during the wars.