| Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II Contributor(s): Maximiano, Cesar Campiani (Author), Neto, Ricardo Bonalume (Author), Bujeiro, Ramiro (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1849084831 ISBN-13: 9781849084833 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Strategy - History | Reference |
| Dewey: 355.009 |
| LCCN: 2011276528 |
| Series: Men-At-Arms (Osprey) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.1" W x 9.5" (0.35 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates. |