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Max Manus-a Norwegian WWII Resistance Fighter Posted by on Mar 28, 2011

Born in 1914 Maximo Guillermo Manus, he is more commonly known as Max Manus, one of the most recognized Norwegian Resistance fighters in WWII.  Manus´father, known as Juan Manus,  was a Danish-Norwegian with the born name of Johna Magnussen.  After having lived for several years in Spanish-speaking countries, he changed his name to Juan…

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