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 This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.
#1480360 in Books imusti 2010-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.80 x .91 x 4.88l; .60 #File Name: 1848684363288 pagesAmberley Publishing
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