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Beyond the Call: George Benjamin Jr
Episode 76

Beyond the Call: George Benjamin Jr

Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine

March 9, 202610m 11s

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Show Notes

Beyond the Call: Private First Class George Benjamin Jr. at Leyte, 1944 follows a young radio operator of the United States Army as he rises under fire, rallies a stalled attack, rescues a trapped tank crew, and ultimately gives his life trying to shield his comrades from a deadly explosion in the Philippines campaign of World War II. Listeners hear the story of the Leyte fighting, the terrain and tactics that shaped his final day, and a clear explanation of what his Medal of Honor citation meant on the ground. Beyond the Call is the Monday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and this podcast is developed by Trackpads dot com.

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