Aníbal Milhais

Aníbal Milhais

A Portuguese farmer named Aníbal Milhais turned soldier, held off two attacking German divisions with a Lewis Machine Gun solo, forcing them to bypass and eventually surround him. After not eating or drinking for 3 days, he rescued a trapped Scottish major and returned to Entente lines.

Previous Fact Next Fact
Categories: MilitaryPeople

Latest FactRepublic Video

15 Most Controversial & Costly Blunders in History

Sponsored Links