From early December 1941 through much of 1945, many U.S. Navy and
U.S. Army Air Force and Army personnel served at joint
Brazilian-U.S. bases in the coastal cities of Brazil and on two
islands in the Atlantic Narrows between that country and Africa.
The U.S. Fourth Fleet, based in Recife, Brazil, and its Fleet Air
Wing 16, based at several coastal cities, were there to wage war on
Axis Power submarines, surface raiders, and blockade runners. The
U-Boats and armed raiders were sinking Allied ships at an alarming
rate. The blockade runners were carrying vital war materials to the
Axis Powers. This compilation of anecdotes, photographs, and maps
is presented to provide the reader with a perspective on the
experiences of U.S. service personnel who were lucky enough to
serve in Brazil. It is hoped that the commentary on the history of
Brazil and its people will inspire greater interest in that country
and the realization of its importance in the future of South
America and the entire western hemisphere.
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