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TIL of three Brazilian soldiers of the BEF in World War II - Refusing to surrender to a superior German force, they fought fiercely, but were killed. The Germans buried them, inscribing "Drei Brasilianischen Helden" (Three Brazilian Heroes") in recognition of their bravery.

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