Manolis Bikakis, a 20-year-old Cretan paratrooper, single-handedly halted a Turkish advance during the 1974 Cyprus invasion. Known as the “Greek Rambo,” he destroyed six tanks and a battalion, defending Nicosia airport. Despite his heroism, he was only honored posthumously in 2015.
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Manolis Bikakis – a Cretan-born hero of Cyprus. His story is not well known, but…
Manolis Bikakis – a Cretan-born hero of Cyprus. His story is not well known, but…
Manolis Bikakis – a Cretan-born hero of Cyprus. His story is not well known, but…
Manolis Bikakis – a Cretan-born hero of Cyprus. His story is not well known, but…
