A Double Danger: Jewish Soldiers in Força Expedicionária Brasileira

Abstract

This article addresses the participation of Jewish soldiers in the Força Expedicionária Brasileira (FEB), the only troop of a Latin American country to enter combat in World War II. Also object of study of this article are the Nazi attack that determined Brazil's entry into the war, the formation of BEF, and the main battles fought, all with relevant participation of Jewish soldiers. A list of FEB Jewish soldiers, and mini-biographies of some who stand out most in combat, or in postwar civilian life, are presented