This thesis examines how Brazil participated in World War II shoulder to shoulder with the Allies and what this participation brought to the country. During the 1930s, when the relationship between Brazil and Germany was improving yearly, and when...
The growing dependence of the industrialized nations on the South Atlantic area, whose value was sufficiently proved during both world wars, increased considerably the importance of this strategic region to the security of the West, since through...
Thesis statement: Since the end of the Brazilian Military Government (1964-1984) the Brazilian Army’s role in the Amazon Forest has changed and will continue to change more and more, thus having a significant impact on not only the Army, but also...
The War of the Triple Alliance, fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, was a Latin American regional war that spiraled out of control to become one of the bloodiest international...
Looks at the Brazilian Expeditionary Force and their use of American supply installations during World War II what suggested modifications can be made for future situations.
Although the United States Armed Forces train to fight unilaterally, our historical experience suggests we fight as a multilateral force. Post conflict analysis of coalition command and control often appear to focus on command structures. Although...
The Brazilian Army today is a national institution with great credibility and prestige, and this serves as motivator factor of getting new recruits into the army and also acquires the people's confidence.
"The military's conservative nature and...
Relationships matter: humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Haiti. LT GEN P.K. (Ken) Keen, U.S. Army; MAJ GEN Floriano Peixoto Vieira Neto, Army of Brazil; LT COL Charles W. Nolan, U.S. Army; LT COL Jennifer L. Kimmey, U.S. Army; and...
This document gives information about the Brazilian Staff College including historical background, mission of the college, organization and conduct for instruction, and World War II and its effect on the college, among other topics.
The Iguaza Falls, a once popular international tourist destination in the northeast corner of Argentina, is one of most beautiful places in South America. Located in the Tri Border Area (TBA), which is comprised of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, Foz de...
Security Challenges and the Nature of Future War. The changing security environment. Graham H. Turbiville Jr.; Colonel William W. Mendel, US Army, Retired; and Jacob W. Kipp Operation Rio: taking back the...
This report has been prepared in two parts with part I covering activities of G-4 AFHQ/MTOUSA and part II the answers to specific questions of the War Department. Contains statistical summary and supplements.
This study examines the role that military forces in less developed countries can play in nation building. It analyses the nation building contributions of the armed forces of Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and Venezuela in their...
The Modern Army Combatives Program was adopted by the U.S. Army in 2000. The program is the culmination of a directive by the Commander of 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in 1995 to improve the Army's older and unused combatives program. Modern...
This research discusses the high murder rate in Jamaica as a consequence of gang activity. It higlights the negative impact of gangs in regard to national security. The complexity of the gang problem is identified by describing the gangs'...
West Africa is ripe for democratic development, but chronic instability impedes progress. This thesis describes the causes and extent of instability and concludes that the military is a major contributor. The question is how to prevent the military...