Which force did Brazil send to fight alongside the Allies in Italy in 1944-1945?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Brazilian Expeditionary Force [Força Expedicionária Brasileira]
- Step 1: Brazil joined the Allies in 1942 after German U-boats sank its ships. Step 2. The FEB fought in the Italian campaign. Answer: the Brazilian Expeditionary Force. Why not the others: The Prestes Column was a 1920s rebellion, and the others did not exist.
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