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Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II
Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II
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Description
In the English-speaking world, it is generally unknown that a volunteer Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) fought alongside the US Army in Italy from mid-1944 until the end of World War II (1939-1945). This was in effect a light infantry division, consisting of three infantry regiments augmented with artillery and light armour. It was supported by a Brazilian Air Force contingent of a light reconnaissance squadron as well as a P-47 Thunderbolt-equipped fighter squadron. Although all weapons, uniform, kit and equipment were either American-supplied or American models, there were distinctive Brazilian adaptations to uniforms and other key pieces of kit. This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.
Table of Contents
The pre-war Brazilian Army
Creation and organization of the FEB
Uniforms and equipment of the FEB – Army and Air Force
Combat record of the FEB in Italy
Conclusion – post-war consequences for US relations with Latin America
Product details
| Published | Mar 22 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781849084833 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | Colour plates; black & white illustrations. |
| Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Short code | MAA 465 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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