Armoured Boat Waterline - The Constitutionalist Revolution

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The Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932, also known as the Paulista War or Brazilian Civil War, was a major uprising that took place in the state of São Paulo against the government led by Getúlio Vargas. The revolution erupted when Vargas, backed by the military and powerful politicians from Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, and Paraíba, seized power in 1930 through a violent coup d'état. This bold move was met with widespread resentment among the population of São Paulo, who felt that Vargas' rule was unlawful since he had assumed the presidency without adhering to the Constitution. The events that led up to the revolution were complex and multifaceted. The overthrow of President Washington Luís in 1930, who had been the governor of São Paulo from 1920 to 1924, marked the end of the First Republic. Vargas' provisional government ruled by decree, disregarding the Constitution and ignoring the rights of states like São Paulo. This brazen disregard for the rule of law fueled growing resentment among the population. The situation in São Paulo was further exacerbated when Júlio Prestes, the governor of São Paulo, was prevented from taking office as president due to the coup d'état. Vargas' actions effectively erased the autonomy that states had enjoyed under the 1891 Constitution. In response, a group of rebels emerged, determined to restore order and uphold the principles of democracy. The Constitutionalist Revolution was a pivotal moment in Brazilian history, marked by intense conflict between those who supported Vargas' rule and those who sought to overthrow him. The revolution raged on for several years, with both sides suffering heavy losses. Today, the legacy of the Constitutionalist Revolution continues to shape Brazil's political landscape. While some view it as a necessary response to Vargas' authoritarianism, others see it as a chaotic and destructive episode in Brazilian history. Despite these differing perspectives, one thing is clear: the revolution had a profound impact on the country's development. In related news, students at the Politechnic Institute of São Paulo designed and built an armored boat, which was tested on the Tiete River. Two models, MF-11 and MF-12, were constructed during this time period. Specifications for the armored boat include: * Length: 10 meters * Height: 2.5 meters * Crew: 7 members * Main weapon: a 7mm machine gun For more information on the Constitutionalist Revolution, please visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutionalist_Revolution. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this topic, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can find me at mgleitef@gmail.com or on Twitter @voxelminis. Please support our work by purchasing our 3D printing minis at https://www.wargamevault.com/browse/pub/11562/Voxelhouse. The picture shown is courtesy of Sao Paulo Estadao and can be found at https://sao-paulo.estadao.com.br/blogs/edison-veiga/revolucao-de-32/. This model is scaled to 1/100.