465 BRAZILIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN WORLD WAR II

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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 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 This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.

Includes:
Introduction: Historical and political background
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
Post-war consequences for US relations with Latin America