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Brazil during World War II: from Neutral Ally to Active Participant

During the Second World War, Brazil played a significant but often overlooked role on the global stage. As the largest country in South America, Brazil's involvement in the war had far-reaching impacts both domestically and internationally. Initially, Brazil pursued a policy of neutrality, but as the war progressed, pressure from both the Allied and Axis powers led to increased involvement. In August 1942, Brazil officially entered the war on the side of the Allies, following a series of German submarine attacks on Brazilian ships. This decision marked a turning point for the country, leading to a range of social, economic, and political changes. One of the most notable contributions Brazil made to the Allied war effort was the deployment of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (BEF) / Força Expeditionária Brasileira (FEB) to the Italian front in 1944. Comprising over 25,000 troops, the BEF fought alongside American and other Allied forces, playing a crucial role in the Allied victory in Italy. The BEF's participation in battles such as Monte Castello and Castelnuovo helped to boost Brazil's standing on the world stage and solidify its position as a regional power in South America. Meanwhile, back home, Brazil underwent significant transformations to support the war effort. The government implemented measures to increase industrial production, particularly in sectors vital to the war, such as steel and rubber. Additionally, Brazil provided crucial raw materials, including rubber, minerals, and agricultural products, to the Allies. However, Brazil's involvement in the war was not without challenges. Domestically, there were tensions between the government and various social groups, particularly labor unions, over issues such as working conditions and wages. Furthermore, Brazil faced pressure from both the Axis and Allied powers, as well as internal political divisions, which complicated its position on the global stage. Overall, Brazil's participation in the Second World War had a profound impact on the country, shaping its development and international relations in the post-war period. History Hustle presents: Brazil during World War II: from Neutral Ally to Active Participant. BUY ME A COFFEE ► https://buymeacoffee.com/historyhustle SUPPORT ME ON PATREON ►   / historyhustler   SUPPORT ME ON PAYPAL ► https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Histo... SUBSCRIBE ►    / @historyhustle   INSTAGRAM ►   / historyhustle   FACEBOOK ►   / historyhustler   TWITTER ►   / hustlehistory   SOURCES – Latin America During World War II (Thomas M. Leonard, John F. Bratzel). – Latin America and the Second World War, Volume 1, 1939–1942 (R. A. Humphreys). – Latin America and the Second World War, Volume 2, 1942–1945 (R. A. Humphreys). – A Brief History of Brazil (Teresa A. Meade). – https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/histo... (22-09-2024). – https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-... (22-09-2024). – https://www.marinersmuseum.org/2016/0... (22-09-2024). –    • Will Brazil Fight the Nazis? - Getúlio Var...   (22-04-2024). IMAGES Images from commons.wikimedia.org. VIDEO Video material from:    • 1943: Brazil at War   1943: Brazil at War    • How Brazil Fought in World War II   How Brazil Fought in World War II    • WW2 Newsreel Brazil At War With The Nazis   WW2 Newsreel Brazil At War "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." MUSIC "Lost Time" "Lost Frontier" "For the Fallen" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... SOUNDS Freesound.org. E-MAIL historyhustle[at]gmail.com