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The legacy of Brazil’s entry into World War II 80 years ago – The ‘Smoking Cobras’

Accounts of World War II rarely mention that Brazil was the only country from South America that fought on the side of the Allies, making a significant contribution to military efforts against Italy and Germany. Brazilian armed forces fought in the Battle of the Atlantic and participated in the Italian Campaign.

Brazil originally tried to remain neutral in the conflict, but the United States eventually put diplomatic and economic pressure on the country to break off relations with the Axis powers. As a result, German u-boats began to sink Brazilian shipping and kill Brazilian citizens.

As a result, Brazil . . .

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