The Nazis abandoned an entire city because of the actions of a single man. In 1945, after his partner was killed, Canadian soldier Léo Major swore revenge and launched one of the most daring solo operations of World War II. Under cover of darkness, he transformed himself into a one-man phantom army, sprinting through the occupied streets, firing his machine gun, and hurling grenades to create the illusion of a massive Allied invasion. His psychological warfare worked flawlessly. Major then located the Gestapo headquarters, stormed inside, and set the building on fire, plunging the Nazi command into chaos. By sunrise, the terrified 800-man German garrison had completely evacuated the city, convinced they were under large-scale attack. With nothing but courage, deception, and relentless assault tactics, this one-eyed Canadian hero single-handedly liberated 50,000 civilians, earning a legendary place in WW2 history.
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