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The South American Dreadnought Race
The South American Dreadnought Race
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Context: https://youtu.be/gnl-wtl5-1E?si=NAsBr-x1IwBTLEoC Short version: Flush with cash from booming exports of rubber and other natural resources in the early 20th Century, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile each purchased dreadnought battleships from British shipyards resulting in their navies briefly being stronger on paper than that of the United States and Germany who still working to catch up with their own domestic production.
In 1910, Brazilian Navy sailors revolted against physical punishment in the navy, causing the government to abolish it, but not before imprisoning the revolts leaders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolt_of_the_Lash The rebellions top leader, João Cândido Felisberto, would later join the fascist AIB. He also supported the military dictatorship that took power in 1964 despite facing persecution under the regime.
England, France Germany: First time? (for Germany it was first time).
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This shirt is made from responsibly sourced materials and printed using sustainable practices. To care for your shirt, machine wash cold inside-out with like colors and tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print.
In 1910, Brazilian Navy sailors revolted against physical punishment in the navy, causing the government to abolish it, but not before imprisoning the revolts leaders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolt_of_the_Lash The rebellions top leader, João Cândido Felisberto, would later join the fascist AIB. He also supported the military dictatorship that took power in 1964 despite facing persecution under the regime.
England, France Germany: First time? (for Germany it was first time).
Printed on demand by Printify. Ships from the US or UK depending on location.
This shirt is made from responsibly sourced materials and printed using sustainable practices. To care for your shirt, machine wash cold inside-out with like colors and tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print.
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