10 Questions
Who was the commander of the War Operations Naval Division (DNOG) created by Brazil in January 1918?
Pedro Frontin
Where was the triangle that the Brazilian fleet was assigned to patrol under British Admiralty command?
Sao Vicente, Dakar, Gibraltar
When did the Brazilian fleet leave for war during WWI?
1st August 1918
What event caused a delay in the Brazilian fleet's journey, resulting in them staying at Dakar for 2 months?
Spanish flu outbreak
How many marines died in the journey of the Brazilian fleet due to the Spanish flu?
160
Brazilian fleet set sail for WWI on August 1st, 1918.
True
The Brazilian fleet was torpedoed by a German ship on August 11th, 1918.
False
The Brazilian fleet arrived in Sierra Leone before proceeding to Dakar.
False
Brazilian marines faced more casualties from combat than from the Spanish flu during their journey.
False
Historians believe that Brazil's potential significant role in WWI was fully realized.
False
Test your knowledge on Brazil's military contributions during World War I on land, including opening ports to Allied shipping and participating in anti-submarine campaigns in the South Atlantic. Learn about the War Operations Naval Division (DNOG) created in January 1918 and the key figures involved in the Brazilian fleet's operations.
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