Brazil

Brazil - World War I

By lalogutierrez

  • World War I Begins

    World War I Begins
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    Brazil - World War I

  • Brazil officially declares neutrality

  • The Brazilian ship, the Rio Branco, was sunk by a German submarine

    The Rio Branco was currently in restricted waters and was operated by the English and Norwegians. Despite the new flamed motivation to declare war on Germany, this attack could not count as an illegal attack from Germany.

  • The Brazilian steam boat Paraná is torpedoed by a German submarine

  • Brazil breaks diplomatic relations with Germany

  • The steamer Lapa Brazil is hit by three torpedoes from a German submarine

  • The captured Brazilian freighter Macau was torpedoed by the German submarine U-93

  • Brazilian president Venceslau Brás declares war against the Central Powers

    Brazilian president Venceslau Brás declares war against the Central Powers

  • Division Naval Operations of War (DNOG) is appointed by the Admiral Alexandre Faria de Alencar

    Division Naval Operations of War (DNOG) is appointed by the Admiral Alexandre Faria de Alencar

  • German ships are torpedoed by the Brazilian Maceió German submarine U-43

  • The Medical Mission is authorized by General Aché and led by Dr. Nabuco Gouveia

    The Medical Mission is authorized by General Aché and led by Dr. Nabuco Gouveia

  • Treaty of Versailles is passed, end of World War I

    Treaty of Versailles is passed, end of World War I