Why 2 Machinegun Nests Couldn’t Stop Lt. Willibald Bianchi

Left Behind: When America Surrendered WW2

Jun 12 2023 • 38 mins

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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