Portuguese Civil War (Royal War)

1912
July 8 - Chaves attacked and occupied by Royalists

July 9 - 07:00 GMT Two Portuguese army companies consisting of 400 men are dispatched to Chaves.

July 10 - 06:00 GMT The companies arrive at Chaves. The Major in command of the companies, upon seeing the old Portuguese flag (and with some encouragement from his men) decides to defect to the Royalists.

July 10 - 800 soldiers under the command of General Henrique march virtually unopposed to the town of Boticas, recruiting other Royalists on the way (including an entire regiment of the Portuguese army which was loyal to the monarchy). Upon arraival at the town the Royalists encountered a Portuguese Battalion. Battle of Boticas commences.

July 14, 05:00 - Spain invaded by Portugal. 05:30 Battle of Cozcurrita.

06:00 Battle of Fermoselle..

July 17 - Britain and her empire, Germany and Russia all send aid (in the form of weapons, horses, food and ammunition) to Portuguese Royalists. France begins sending soldiers to the Spanish border. France also begins sending weapons and ammunition to the Republic of Portugal.

July 19 - Battle of Cozcurrita ends in a Portuguese victory. Battle of Fermoselle still rages on. Portuguese forces advance towards Zamora. Battle of Badira commences.

July 21 - France and Russia both agree to end the Franco-Russian alliance.