Castle Itter and Mary Walker

24/08/2024 15 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we will discuss a World War II battle which took place in the final days of the
war. It found units of the US Army teaming up with members of the German Wehrmarcht,
Austrian Resistance, and a handful of French prisoners of war, to defeat a Nazi SS unit.
In our True Heroes segment, I will introduce you to Mary Walker, the only female recipient of the
Medal of Honor. Her’s is a story of dedication, tenacity, and service to her country, at a time
when women were expected to stay home and raise a family. Her work saved countless Union
and Confederate soldiers’ lives.