Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II (Men-at-arms)

Maximiano, Cesar Campiani/ Bonalume Neto, Ricardo/ Bujeiro, Ramiro (ILT)

Osprey Publishing（2011/03発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 48 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781849084833
• DDC分類 940.541281

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This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.

Contents

Introduction - historical and political background
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