Brazilian Expeditionary Force Museum, Military museum in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
The Brazilian Expeditionary Force Museum houses an extensive collection of uniforms, weapons, photographs, and historical documents that illustrate Brazil's military participation in World War II.
Established in 1986 by the National Association of Brazilian Expeditionary Force Veterans, the museum was created to preserve the memory of Brazilian soldiers who fought in Italy during World War II from 1944 to 1945.
The museum promotes values of patriotism, sacrifice, and civic duty by showcasing the experiences of Brazilian veterans and their contributions to the Allied victory in Europe.
The museum occupies part of the ANVFEB building on Avenida Francisco Sales, in the Floresta neighbourhood, not in the city centre. The association runs and maintains it, and guided tours are given in Portuguese, so visitors needing English should arrange a translator beforehand.
Part of the collection came from donations made by the veterans themselves, and in 2015 the museum added an exhibition of Jeeps used in World War II. It also holds material belonging to the German Nazi regime, shown alongside Brazilian uniforms, weapons and documents.
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