Walk Among Heroes
‘Walk Among Heroes’ is a podcast that presents real stories from the bravest men and women in the world, real military heroes. Jeff Wells, Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, hosts military heroes, as they tell their stories, unedited, and in their own words. From the sights, sounds, and smells of combat, to their secrets for a long and successful life, these Veterans tell all. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about our nation’s history, and most importantly, wants to understand the intimate details of those who fought to provide us with the greatest privilege in the world, freedom. Wars are not won by generals standing in front of maps. They are won by the men on the ground, fighting through near-impossible odds to ensure our liberty will never falter. Unlike other podcasts that focus on higher-level military history, ‘Walk Among Heroes’ brings you stories and perspectives from those closest to the battles: the Ground-Pounders, G.I.’s, Dog Faces, Doughboys, Grunts, Sailors, Flyboys, Squids, Frogmen, Devil Dogs, Leathernecks, and others who were on the ground, in the arena, fighting for our great nation. Hear their stories and perspectives as ‘Walk Among Heroes’ strives to ensure they are never forgotten. A new episode will be released every Tuesday. To check out more stories from our great heroes, visit walkamongheroes.org.
Walk Among Heroes
Walk Among Heroes Podcast: Episode 25 - Bennett Stampes (86th Infantry Division, Europe, Ruhr & Rhine)
Walk Among Heroes is honored to welcome Bennett Stampes, guest for Episode 25. Mr. Stampes was born and raised in Dallas, TX, and was summoned to join the Army during World War II. He was assigned to the 86th Infantry Division, which landed in France and relieved the 8th Infantry Division in the midst of tackling the extremely difficult Ruhr and Rhine River crossings. While assigned to battalion staff, Mr. Stampes was sent forward to hold a key piece of terrain and was instructed to hold his position at all costs. The German artillery began firing and soon the tanks poured through American lines. Mr. Stampes was injured that day, and upon recovery, served the rest of his time in Europe as an instructor at American University in France.
After the war, Mr. Stampes dedicated his life to serving others, touching thousands of lives. Thank you, Mr. Stampes, for sharing your amazing story!
A very special 'thank you' to Shreyas Ganesh for donating your time as sound engineer for this podcast.