# South American dreadnought race

> naval arms race between Argentina, Brazil, and Chile in the early 1900s

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## Summary

The South American dreadnought race was an arms race  among South American nations seeking to acquire modern battleships, particularly dreadnoughts, in the early 20th century. This competition involved countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, each aiming to assert naval dominance in the region. The race was driven by national prestige and regional rivalry, with each nation ordering increasingly powerful warships from foreign shipyards. The acquisition of dreadnoughts marked a significant shift in naval power dynamics in South America .