Military History of Brazil - World War I

World War I

Main article: Brazil during World War I

Brazil entered World War I in 26 October 1917, as it had found itself increasingly threatened by Germany's declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare, culminating on 5 April 1917 with the sinking of the Brazilian ship Parana off the French coast.

Brazil's Effort in World War I occurred mainly at Atlantic campaign, with just a symbolic participation in the land warfare.

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