This story originally published in the August 1966 issue of National Geographic magazine. This feature is presented as originally created and may contain stereotypes or negative depictions. See more digitized stories from our archives here. “Look at me I am well! I am still alive and by the grace of God I shall yet prove victor!" His harsh voice rising above the din of battle, William pushes back his helmet and bares his face to retreating troops who thought him slain.
