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Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - World War II - Allies

Last Stocked on 11/20/2020

Product Info

Title
Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II
Publisher
Category
Author
C. C. Maximiano, R. Bonalume N.
Publish Year
2011
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.2"
NKG Part #
2147445061
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA465
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA465

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 the war. This was in effect a light infantry division, consisting of three infantry regiments augmented with artillery and light armor. 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 This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.