The Soldier Who Stared Down a Nazi Officer—and Saved 200 Lives
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The Soldier Who Stared Down a Nazi Officer—and Saved 200 Lives

17:31 Mar 13, 2026
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After being captured at the Battle of the Bulge, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds unexpectedly became the commanding officer of 1,200 American POWs. The Nazis demanded that he present the Jewish American soldiers to them and his heroic response risked his own life—and ultimately saved over 200 Jewish lives! The newly announced Medal of Honor recipient will teach you what real moral courage looks like. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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