Through Fire and Steel: Paul B. Huff’s Heroism in World War II

Welcome to Beyond the Call, where history, leadership, and heroism come alive. Today’s episode takes you to the mud-soaked fields outside Carano, Italy, in February 1944, where one man’s courage and decisive action changed the fate of his patrol. Sergeant Paul B. Huff of the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion would cross 200 yards of open ground under withering enemy fire, dismantling machine gun nests, capturing prisoners, and securing critical intelligence that shaped the battle ahead.

This episode is narrated directly from the full written profile of Paul B. Huff, Medal of Honor recipient, bringing you both the historical record and vivid, period-accurate combat detail. To explore more stories of military valor and history, visit Trackpads.com.