We're sorry; this book is no longer available. Continue Shopping.
Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II (Men-at-Arms)
Maximiano, Cesar Campiani
Published by Bloomsbury, 2011
Used
/
Soft cover /
Quantity: 0
Available From More Booksellers
View all copies of this book
About the Book
Description:
Seller Inventory # hafa_Silver_1849084831
About this title:
Synopsis: 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 This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.
About the Author: Ricardo Bonalume and Cesar Campiani Maximiano are two Brazilian-based journalists and historians who have spent several years investigating this subject with the latter completing his PhD dissertation on the Brazilian Expeditionary Force.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Bibliographic Details
Title: Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Bujeiro, Ramiro
Condition: very good