Brazilian Expeditionary Force

The Brazilian Expeditionary Force (in portuguese: Força Expedicionaria Brasileira), Known by the acronym FEB Was the military force Brazilian of 25 334 men who fought alongside the Allies in Italy during WWII. Initially composed of an infantry division, eventually covering all Brazilian military forces who participated in the conflict. He adopted the motto "The snake is smoking," in allusion to what was said at the time that it was "easier a snake smoking than Brazil enter in the war. "