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Informationen zum Autor Cesar Campiani Maximiano is a Brazilian-based journalist and historian who has spent several years investigating the Brazilian troops that fought alongside the US Army in World War II. Klappentext 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 This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.A fascinating study of an overlooked aspect of World War II using rare photographs and specially commissioned artwork to illustrate the experiences of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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
