EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 9 MIN
Beyond the Call: Private First Class Anton L. Krotiak at Balete Pass, 1945
from Beyond the Call: Medal of Honor Stories · host Dr. Jason Edwards
Beyond the Call: Private First Class Anton L. Krotiak at Balete Pass, 1945 follows an acting squad leader from Chicago through the brutal fighting in the mountains of Luzon, where one split-second decision in a shattered trench saved four fellow soldiers at the cost of his own life. This episode weaves the story of the climb up Hill B, the chaos of grenades and small-arms fire, and the quiet courage behind his Medal of Honor. Listeners hear how his sacrifice helped hold a vital foothold, and what his example says about leadership, duty, and moral courage in war. Beyond the Call is the Monday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.
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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Anton L. Krotiak at Balete Pass, 1945 follows an acting squad leader from Chicago through the brutal fighting in the mountains of Luzon, where one split-second decision in a shattered trench saved four fellow soldiers at the cost of his own life. This episode weaves the story of the climb up Hill B, the chaos of grenades and small-arms fire, and the quiet courage behind his Medal of Honor. Listeners hear how his sacrifice helped hold a vital foothold, and what his example says about leadership, duty, and moral courage in war. Beyond the Call is the Monday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.
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Beyond the Call: Private First Class Anton L. Krotiak at Balete Pass, 1945
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