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Events on Saturday 22 August 1942 1
1942Brazil declares war on Germany and ItalyLargest South American nation joins the AlliesAfter German U-boats sank several Brazilian merchant ships, Brazil declared war on Germany and Italy. It was the only South American country to send ground troops overseas during the war. The Brazilian Expeditionary Force fought in Italy in 1944 and 1945.