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Why 2 Machinegun Nests Couldn’t Stop Lt. Willibald Bianchi
Manage episode 365837218 series 3440529
Already shot 4 times in the hand and chest, Lt. Willibald Bianchi commandeered an American tank, manned its anti-aircraft gun, and fired on an enemy machinegun nest.
But a 5th bullet threw him to the ground.
And this time, he didn’t get up.
This is the story of Bataan’s final Medal of Honor winner Willibald Bianchi.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Left-Behind-Podcast/100092698653154/
Left Behind website: https://leftbehindpodcast.com/bianchi
61 episodes
Manage episode 365837218 series 3440529
Already shot 4 times in the hand and chest, Lt. Willibald Bianchi commandeered an American tank, manned its anti-aircraft gun, and fired on an enemy machinegun nest.
But a 5th bullet threw him to the ground.
And this time, he didn’t get up.
This is the story of Bataan’s final Medal of Honor winner Willibald Bianchi.
Find pics, maps, and more on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Left-Behind-Podcast/100092698653154/
Left Behind website: https://leftbehindpodcast.com/bianchi
61 episodes
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