The Brazilian Army is the land arm of the Brazilian Armed Forces. The Brazilian Army has fought in several international conflicts, mostly in South America during the 19th century. In the 20th century, fought on the Allied side at World War I and World War II. Alligned with Western Bloc, it also had active participation on Cold War in Latin America and Southern of Africa, as well as have taken part in UN peacekeeping missions worldwide since late 1950s.