Sure. One real hero is Harriet Tubman. She was an African - American abolitionist. She escaped slavery herself and then made multiple dangerous trips back to the South to lead other slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Her courage and selflessness saved countless lives and she became a symbol of the fight against slavery.
Nelson Mandela was a hero in South Africa. He fought against apartheid for many years. He was imprisoned for 27 years but still remained steadfast in his beliefs. After his release, he worked towards reconciliation between different races in South Africa. His leadership and forgiveness were key in the transition of South Africa from an apartheid state to a democratic one.
You know, there are many. Like that local firefighter who saved a bunch of kids from a burning building. That's a real hero story of an everyday person.
There were many heroes in the real Dunkirk story. The pilots who fought off the German air attacks were heroes as they protected the evacuating troops and the ships. The commanders on the ground who organized the soldiers and made sure they were ready for evacuation were also heroes. And of course, all those civilians who, without hesitation, took their small boats to Dunkirk to save the stranded soldiers were truly remarkable heroes.
Some of the hero's backstories were adapted from the real person's background, such as Han Xin, Hua Mulan, Sun Wukong, and so on. However, I don't recommend choosing a novel based on whether the hero's background is adapted or not. The key is whether the novel is interesting or not. [I recommend a few interesting novels: LOL: A random hero is invincible!] League of Legends: The Strongest Mage, LOL System: Starting from the role of Lady Blade. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😘
The Eighteen Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties referred to the fictional characters in the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, including Luo Yi, Qin Qiong, Wei Chigong, Zhang Qing, Xu Ning, Pei Yuanqing, Qin Ming, Wu Tianxi, Niu Li, Cao Hong, Huang Xin, Xue Wanche, Ma Guangzuo, Gao Yuan, Wang Bodang, Zheng Wangsun, Ma Qiansui, and so on.
However, there was no organization or person called the Eighteen Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in history. The history of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was real, and many of the people in it were famous figures in history, such as Luo Yi, Qin Qiong, Wei Chigong, Zhang Qing, Xu Ning, Pei Yuanqing, Qin Ming, Wu Tianxi, Niu Li, Cao Hong, Huang Xin, Xue Wanche, Ma Guangzuo, Gao Yuan, Wang Bodang, Ma Qiansui, etc. Their deeds were written into novels, operas, television dramas, and other literary works by later generations, becoming classic images in Chinese culture.
There are many such stories. Some people talk about the sense of unity and helping each other during a disaster. It shows the strength of humanity in tough times.
There are many, like Malala Yousafzai. She fought for girls' education and survived an assassination attempt. Her courage and determination make her a hero.