During World War I, Mikhov commanded a battery in the 15th Artillery Regiment and took part in the capture of the Tutrakan fortress, defended by Romanian troops.
Selama Perang Dunia II, Mikhov memimpin sebuah baterai di Resimen Artileri ke-15 dan mengambil bagian dalam penaklukkan benteng Tutrakan, yang dipertahankan oleh pasukan Rumania.