Montese - Flame of Pracinhas (Tribute to the Brazilian Soldiers)

The Battle of Montese was one of the most significant moments of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) during World War II. Fighting alongside the Allies, the pracinhas — as the Brazilian soldiers were called — engaged in intense combat to capture the Italian town of Montese, between April 14 and 17, 1945. This battle was crucial in breaking the German defensive lines in northern Italy.

The pracinhas stood out for their courage and determination under challenging conditions, and the term "smoking snakes" became associated with them. This phrase originated from a joke that "a snake would smoke before Brazil joined the war," proving the heroism and capability of the Brazilian soldiers.

This song is a tribute to those who fought and fell in Montese.

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